Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 18.4% cheaper than Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,800 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
Pinetop Lakeside, AZ vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Pinetop Lakeside, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher