Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Port Aransas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Aransas, Texas is 33.2% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,588 in Port Aransas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Aransas, Texas is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Port Aransas
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Port Aransas, TX
Compared to Ruidoso, Port Aransas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower