Longview, Washington vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 14.0% cheaper than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,990 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Longview, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher