Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 44.2% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,078 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Prescott
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Ruidoso, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  50.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher