Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 13.0% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,494 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Tucson
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Ruidoso, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher