| | Ruston, LA | Columbus, IN | United States |
| Overall | 80.8 | 83.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Health | 132.1 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.1 | 70.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $195,100 | $230,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,560.0% | 9,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.6 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.0 | 102.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ruston 
2 Reviews
Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have More
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 Columbus 
16 Reviews
I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However, More
Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation. More
Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities More
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