Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 2.1% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $30,631 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Ruston, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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