Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 13.3% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,994 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Ruidoso, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower