Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 48.6% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,321 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Hilo
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Ruidoso, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.7% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher

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