Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 13.7% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,755 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Waynesville, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower