Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 1.3% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,328 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Ruston
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Johnson City, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower