Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 1.3% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,103 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Grand Forks, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower