Ruston, Louisiana vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 13.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,543 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Ruston, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher