Red Springs, North Carolina vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 22.6% more expensive than Red Springs, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,288 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Springs, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Red Springs, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Red Springs, North Carolina
Red Springs, NC vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Red Springs, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher