Cost of Living Calculator - Cairo, Illinois vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 13.2% more expensive than Cairo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,583 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cairo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Cairo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Ruston
than in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, IL vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Cairo, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  427.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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