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Ruston, LA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 44% more violent crime than Ruston.
- Taos has 52% more property crime than Ruston.
 Ruston, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock51.522.7
 Property Crime46.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

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 Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Ruston, LouisianaCrime Index
 Vienna, LA17.55
 Choudrant, LA20.15
 Grambling, LA24.5
 Simsboro, LA27.25
 Dubach, LA28.3
 Ruston, LA37.6

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