Arnold, California vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 28.9% cheaper than Arnold, California.

You would need a salary of $35,529 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Arnold, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Arnold, California
Arnold, CA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Arnold, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower