Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Indiana vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 8.6% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,701 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ruston
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Bloomington, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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