Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 23.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,476 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ruston
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Minneapolis, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  74.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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