Ruston, Louisiana vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 9.4% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,703 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Ruston, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher