Tucumcari, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 3.5% more expensive than Tucumcari, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,773 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Tucumcari, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Tucumcari, New Mexico
Tucumcari, NM vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Tucumcari, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher