Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 1.6% cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,208 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Ruston
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Bossier City, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower