Ruston, Louisiana vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 42.1% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,040 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Ruston, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher