Ruston, Louisiana vs. Gonzales, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gonzales, Louisiana is 19.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,926 in Gonzales, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gonzales, Louisiana is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Gonzales
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Gonzales, LA
Compared to Ruston, Gonzales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher