Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 29.4% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,284 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ruston
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Lowell, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% lower