Cost of Living Calculator - Hot Springs, Arkansas vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 2.1% cheaper than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $48,972 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Ruston
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Hot Springs, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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