Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 17.1% cheaper than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,158 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Spokane Valley, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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