Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 7.3% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,505 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ruston
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Iowa City, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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