2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
University Place, WA vs Ruston, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Ruston or is it cheaper to live in University Place?
- Ruston is 34.1% less expensive than University Place.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ruston or University Place?
- Ruston housing costs are 68.9% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in University Place or is Health Care more affordable in Ruston.
- Health related expenses are 49.6% more in Ruston.
 University Place, WARuston, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock80.8100
 Food & Groceries102.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock132.1100
 Housing190.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$195,100$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock67.6100
 Miscellaneous129.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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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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