Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 79.7% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $89,847 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Ruidoso, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher