Ruston, Louisiana vs. Elmira, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmira, New York is 1.1% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $90,975 in Elmira, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmira, New York is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Elmira
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Elmira, NY
Compared to Ruston, Elmira is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher