Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 98.1% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $198,111 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ruidoso, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher