Paducah, Kentucky vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 10.4% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $55,215 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Paducah, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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