Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 9.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,776 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Ruston, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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