Ruston, Louisiana vs. Waldo, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waldo, Arkansas is 18.6% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,718 in Waldo, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waldo, Arkansas is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Waldo
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Waldo, AR
Compared to Ruston, Waldo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher