Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Bay City, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Oregon is 7.0% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,483 in Bay City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Oregon is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Bay City
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Bay City, OR
Compared to Ruidoso, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher