San Diego, California vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 47.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $31,683 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to San Diego, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% lower
      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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower