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Ruston, LA vs Elizabethtown, KY

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Are people in Elizabethtown older or younger than people in Ruston?
- The Median Age in Elizabethtown is 12.4 years older than in Ruston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethtown or Ruston?
- Elizabethtown housing costs are 14.0% more expensive than Ruston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethtown or Ruston?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethtown is 5.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ruston.

Things to do in Ruston?
Ruston, LA Ruston is a city located in Lincoln Parish in Northwest Louisiana. Home to Louisiana Tech University, Ruston offers an array of cultural attractions from museums and art galleries to historical sites dating back to before the Civil War era. Ruston's charming downtown area provides plenty of options for dining and entertainment while its outdoor activities include golf courses, walking trails and more than 16 parks that are perfect for outdoor recreation or simply appreciating nature at its best.

Things to do in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, KY is actually two towns combined; A “city” side with modern amenities such as shopping malls and business establishments plus a rural “county” side filled with rolling hills and quaint farms offering a variety of fruits/vegetables depending on season!

 Ruston, LAElizabethtown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,066329,725,481
 Median Income$34,554  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.2  Unlock26.38
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 Elizabethtown    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Dixie Highway is the main route between Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Almost all of the shopping and service centers are located along this route. The problem is  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elizabethtown, KY since returning from a 29 year tour of Europe. I am employed by Defense Department at Fort Knox. I'm not rich but I live well. To  More

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Over 15 years ago

cant find none !!! go 2 toolong.com moresureword.com   More

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