Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 8.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,909 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Ruston
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower