Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 26.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,794 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Ruston
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Charleston, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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