Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 97.9% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,937 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Boulder
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Ruidoso, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher