North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 0.8% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $84,700 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City, MO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to North Kansas City, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower