Palmer, Alaska vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 26.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,287 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Palmer, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower