Ruston, Louisiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 23.4% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,696 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Ruston, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher