What is a pro or con of living in Ruidoso, New Mexicocompared to Lantana, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 53% cheaper in Ruidoso.

What salary do I need to live in Ruidoso, New Mexico copmared to Lantana, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Lantana, Texas could decrease to $34,856 in Ruidoso, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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LANTANA vs. RUIDOSO
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Lantana, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Q: Is it expensive to live in Ruidoso, New Mexico compared to Lantana, Texas?

Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Lantana, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 30.3% cheaper than Lantana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,856 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lantana, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Lantana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Lantana, Texas

Lantana, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM

Compared to Lantana, Ruidoso is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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8.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

35.2% lower

Health

14.6% lower

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Personal

1.0% higher

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