St. Louis, Missouri vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 2.4% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,330 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to St. Louis, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher