Colchester, Vermont vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 27.1% cheaper than Colchester, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $73,587 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Colchester, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Colchester, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Ruston
than in Colchester, Vermont
Colchester, VT vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Colchester, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower