Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 20.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,528 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ruston
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Ruston, LA
Compared to New Orleans, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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