Ruston, Louisiana vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 8.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,218 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Orono
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Ruston, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher