| | Ruston, LA | Natchitoches, LA | United States |
| Overall | 80.8 | 84.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Health | 132.1 | 128.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.1 | 64.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $195,100 | $170,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,560.0% | 9,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.6 | 70.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.0 | 87.6 | 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 Natchitoches 
6 Reviews
Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, More
I have been trapped here for 2 years........
This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a More
On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here More
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