Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 39.3% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $139,315 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington 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 Tacoma
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Ruidoso, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher