Cost of Living Calculator - Parker, Colorado vs Ruidoso, New Mexico


The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 40.4% cheaper than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,674 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Parker, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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