Alpine, Arizona vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 13.3% cheaper than Alpine, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,347 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Alpine, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Alpine, Arizona
Alpine, AZ vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Alpine, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher