Arlington, Texas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 19.8% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,079 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ruston
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Arlington, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower