Ferndale, Michigan vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 16.5% cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $104,339 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ruston
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Ferndale, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  65.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower