Overland Park, Kansas vs. Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is 27.1% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $58,350 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Ruidoso Downs
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Ruidoso Downs, NM
Compared to Overland Park, Ruidoso Downs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower