Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 3.2% more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,583 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Bossier City, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower