Alpine, Texas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 4.2% cheaper than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,924 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Ruston
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Alpine, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower