Hampden, Pennsylvania vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 15.4% cheaper than Hampden, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,308 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampden, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Hampden, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Hampden, Pennsylvania
Hampden, PA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Hampden, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower