2026 Compare Cities Economy:
Ruston, LA vs Boyne City, MI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Boyne City, is 74% more than it is in Ruston and is 15% below the National Average.
- Ruston unemployment rate is 4.7%.
- Boyne City unemployment rate is 6.7%.
 Ruston, LABoyne City, MIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes10.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$20,874  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$60,199$69,021
 Family Median Income$50,736  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Ruston, LABoyne City, MIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K10.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.1%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock10.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock20.3%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock9.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock2.6%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Ruston, LABoyne City, MIUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock8.7%6.5%
 Community, social services5.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.9%1.2%
 Education, library8.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock10.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.5%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock15.1%13.1%
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

   |    Reply

Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ruston

Reviews for Boyne City    2 Reviews

There are very few jobs here,and most of them are in the services industry. The local economy revolves around tourism, but there are some jobs available in healthcare.  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Boyne City is a great place to live and raise a family. The Boyne City Schools are very good and caring. City Hall is not very responsive to its citizens.... ie....  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Boyne City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.