Hillsboro, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 7.2% more expensive than Hillsboro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,608 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Hillsboro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Hillsboro, New Mexico
Hillsboro, NM vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Hillsboro, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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