Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Belton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belton, Texas is 6.3% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,129 in Belton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belton, Texas is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Belton
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Belton, TX
Compared to Ruidoso, Belton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower