Fairford, Alabama vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 2.0% more expensive than Fairford, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,010 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairford, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Fairford, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Ruston
than in Fairford, Alabama
Fairford, AL vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Fairford, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower