Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Florence, Kentucky


The cost of living in Florence, Kentucky is 14.5% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $57,240 in Florence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Kentucky is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Florence
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Florence, KY
Compared to Ruston, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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