Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 1.4% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $34,504 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Ruidoso, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher