What is a pro or con of living in Carbondale, Coloradocompared to Ruston, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 491% more expensive in Carbondale.

What salary do I need to live in Carbondale, Colorado copmared to Ruston, Louisiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Ruston, Louisiana should increase to $147,958 in Carbondale, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RUSTON vs. CARBONDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ruston, Louisiana vs. Carbondale, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Colorado is 97.3% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $147,958 in Carbondale, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carbondale, Colorado is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
491% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Ruston, Louisiana

Ruston, LA vs. Carbondale, CO

Compared to Ruston, Carbondale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

242.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% higher

Commute

37.1% higher

Health

38.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Ruston, Louisiana vs. Carbondale, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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