Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 16.5% more expensive than Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,259 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is more expensive than Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Midland
than in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Ruidoso Downs, NM vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Ruidoso Downs, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher