Monticello, Arkansas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 13.3% more expensive than Monticello, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $113,324 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Monticello, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Ruston
than in Monticello, Arkansas
Monticello, AR vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Monticello, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher