Lawrence, Kansas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 13.3% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,021 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ruston
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Lawrence, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower