Pensacola, Florida vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 7.3% cheaper than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,330 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Ruston
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Pensacola, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower