Ithaca, New York vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 17.9% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,691 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ruston
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Ithaca, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower