Ruston, Louisiana vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 9.5% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,765 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Ruston, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower