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Ruston, LA vs Centerville, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Centerville or is it cheaper to live in Ruston?
- Centerville is 41.8% more expensive than Ruston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Centerville or Ruston?
- Centerville housing costs are 184.8% more expensive than Ruston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ruston or is Health Care more affordable in Centerville.
- Health related expenses are 23.9% less in Centerville.
 Ruston, LACenterville, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.6100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.5100
 Housing59.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$551,800$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.6100
 Miscellaneous96.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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

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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

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Reviews for Centerville    2 Reviews

Centerville is an amazing place nestled between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountain. There is very little room to expand which gives home owners the feel of a  More

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Over 19 years ago

This city is very very clean and neat! Not many rundown areas! Have lived here my entire life, people are generally nice. Traffic is getting worse by the year, housing  More

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