Watauga, Texas vs. Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is 20.4% cheaper than Watauga, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,788 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Watauga, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is cheaper than Watauga, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ruidoso Downs
than in Watauga, Texas
Watauga, TX vs. Ruidoso Downs, NM
Compared to Watauga, Ruidoso Downs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower