Houston, Texas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 15.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,686 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ruston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Houston, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
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  Personal
  7.0% lower
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