Cost of Living Calculator - Magnolia, Arkansas vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 17.3% more expensive than Magnolia, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,636 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Magnolia, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Ruston
than in Magnolia, Arkansas
Magnolia, AR vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Magnolia, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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