Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Forest, Mississippi


The cost of living in Forest, Mississippi is 13.2% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,407 in Forest, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Mississippi is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Forest
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Forest, MS
Compared to Ruston, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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