Medford, New York vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 31.6% cheaper than Medford, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,181 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Medford, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Medford, New York
Medford, NY vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Medford, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower