| | Ruston, LA | Pine Bluff, AR | United States |
| Overall | 80.8 | 67.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Health | 132.1 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.1 | 25.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $195,100 | $80,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,560.0% | 9,470.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.6 | 74.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.0 | 78.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ruston 
2 Reviews
Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have More
Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me More
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Reviews for Pine Bluff 
14 Reviews
I do not live in this area but it is like every town in america it has its problems. The good thing is its not far from little rock and i am sure people that complain is More
Did a project over this town and it seems pretty lame. It's ok I guess. More
The location where I reside is pretty quiet. As far as security goes, a police officer lives across from me, and another across the street. I'm not originally from More
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