Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 56.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $21,873 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Ruston
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Brooklyn, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% lower
  Commute
  64.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower

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