2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ruston, LA vs Sinking Spring, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Sinking Spring or is it cheaper to live in Ruston?
- Sinking Spring is 16.3% more expensive than Ruston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sinking Spring or Ruston?
- Sinking Spring housing costs are 29.8% more expensive than Ruston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ruston or is Health Care more affordable in Sinking Spring.
- Health related expenses are 12.7% less in Sinking Spring.
 Ruston, LASinking Spring, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.0100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.3100
 Housing59.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$262,300$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.5100
 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 Sinking Spring    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

People in Reading, and South Central PA in general, tend to be a little insular. Not very open to people who have not grown up in the area. Otherwise, area is nice  More

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