Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 8.3% cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $68,785 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Ruston
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Ocean Springs, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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