Delta, Colorado vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 3.8% cheaper than Delta, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,125 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Delta, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Delta, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Delta, Colorado
Delta, CO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Delta, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower