Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 21.5% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,744 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Ruidoso, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher