Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 2.8% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,616 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Ruston
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Lake Charles, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher