Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 39.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,376 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Ruston
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  54.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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