Pagosa Springs, Colorado vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 14.3% cheaper than Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,297 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Pagosa Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Pagosa Springs, CO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Pagosa Springs, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower