Norfolk, Virginia vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 12.0% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,013 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ruston
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Norfolk, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower