Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Fort Pierce, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Pierce, Florida is 4.4% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,184 in Fort Pierce, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Pierce, Florida is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Fort Pierce
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Fort Pierce, FL
Compared to Ruidoso, Fort Pierce is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher