Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 27.4% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,695 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Ruidoso, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher