Bastrop, Louisiana vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 8.5% more expensive than Bastrop, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,228 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Bastrop, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Ruston
than in Bastrop, Louisiana
Bastrop, LA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Bastrop, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher