Pineville, Louisiana vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 4.7% cheaper than Pineville, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,113 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pineville, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Pineville, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Ruston
than in Pineville, Louisiana
Pineville, LA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Pineville, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower