What is a pro or con of living in Davis, Californiacompared to Ruston, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 323% more expensive in Davis.

What salary do I need to live in Davis, California copmared to Ruston, Louisiana?

A salary of $89,000 in Ruston, Louisiana should increase to $169,629 in Davis, California (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. DAVIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Ruston, Louisiana vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 90.6% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $169,629 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Davis
than in Ruston, Louisiana

Ruston, LA vs. Davis, CA

Compared to Ruston, Davis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

305.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.9% higher

Commute

44.1% higher

Health

18.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Ruston, Louisiana vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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