Ruston, Louisiana vs. Sikeston, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sikeston, Missouri is 8.7% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,502 in Sikeston, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sikeston, Missouri is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Sikeston
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Sikeston, MO
Compared to Ruston, Sikeston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher