Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 25.7% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $89,200 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Ruston
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Phoenix, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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