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Yuma, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Household income in Ruidoso, is 19% less than it is in Yuma and is 52% below the National Average.
- Yuma unemployment rate is 8.7%.
- Ruidoso unemployment rate is 8.8%.

Economy
 Yuma, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Unemployment Rate8.7%8.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.4%2.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.8%28.0%33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.4%5.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes3.4%4.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,993$28,359$37,638
 Household Income$56,292$45,414$69,021
 Family Median Income$62,678$55,174$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Yuma, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K11.8%12.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.8%8.8%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K8.6%12.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.4%14.3%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.3%7.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.8%7.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.5%8.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.0%11.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K15.5%12.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.7%2.2%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K3.6%2.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Yuma, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.4%14.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science3.7%2.5%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%1.9%1.8%
 Legal0.4%2.1%1.2%
 Education, library6.6%4.5%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.3%0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.2%9.3%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.9%3.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.1%3.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving7.1%9.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.6%3.2%3.6%
 Personal care2.7%1.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.3%24.5%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry2.3%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%11.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving14.3%8.5%13.1%

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 6 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

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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ZIPS IN YUMA, ARIZONA
85364 85365
ZIPS IN RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
88345 88312 88338 88355

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