Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 46.4% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $109,808 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Columbia
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Ruston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  34.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% higher

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