Norman, Oklahoma vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 2.6% cheaper than Norman, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $48,678 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Norman, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Norman, Oklahoma
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, OK vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Norman, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher