Columbus, Ohio vs. Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is 8.9% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,544 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Ruidoso Downs
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ruidoso Downs, NM
Compared to Columbus, Ruidoso Downs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher