Albany, New York vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 16.3% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,865 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Ruston
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Albany, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower