Ruidoso, NM Cost of Living


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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Lincoln County / Ruidoso / Zip Codes

Ruidoso cost of living score
89
Less expensive
11.0% lower
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the New Mexico average
Ruidoso, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Ruidoso, NM

Housing costs in Ruidoso?
A typical home costs $282,600, which is 16.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.8% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ruidoso costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Ruidoso?
To live comfortably in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ruidoso?
The cost of living in Ruidoso, NM is generally considered to be quite reasonable. Housing costs tend to be lower than many other places in the US, with an average home price of around $180,000. The cost of groceries and other everyday items is also fairly low compared to other areas. This is likely due to the relatively small population size and lack of major industry within the city limits. Additionally, there are a number of options for transportation, both public and private, which helps keep transportation costs down. In short, living in Ruidoso is definitely an affordable option for those who wish to explore all that the area has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRuidosoNew MexicoUnited States
  89.088.4100.0
  95.793.3100
  85.882.6100.0
  81.484.3100.0
  $282,600$267,100$338,100
  97.6%100.4%100.0%
  68.284.6100.0
  92.785.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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