Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 5.1% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,806 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Ruston, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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