Big Spring, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 13.5% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,769 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Big Spring, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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