Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 1.5% cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,541 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
13% cheaper in Ruston
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Fayetteville, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower