Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Basin, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Basin, Montana is 1.5% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,767 in Basin, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Basin, Montana is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Basin
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Basin, MT
Compared to Ruidoso, Basin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher