Longmont, Colorado vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 29.6% cheaper than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,204 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Longmont, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower