Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 15.5% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,259 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ruston
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Rapid City, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower