Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 2.5% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,733 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Ruston
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Mobile, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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