Gaston, Oregon vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 37.5% cheaper than Gaston, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $15,616 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaston, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Gaston, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Gaston, Oregon
Gaston, OR vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Gaston, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower