Martin, Tennessee vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 10.5% more expensive than Martin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $55,267 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Martin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Martin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Ruston
than in Martin, Tennessee
Martin, TN vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Martin, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher