Ferguson, Missouri vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 5.1% more expensive than Ferguson, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,536 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferguson, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Ferguson, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Ruston
than in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, MO vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Ferguson, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower