Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Alpine, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, Wyoming is 21.6% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $182,409 in Alpine, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Wyoming is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Alpine
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Alpine, WY
Compared to Ruidoso, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  74.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher