Tucson, Arizona vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 15.6% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,323 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ruston
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Tucson, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  54.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower