Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Iola, Kansas


The cost of living in Iola, Kansas is 17.1% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,191 in Iola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iola, Kansas is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Iola
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Iola, KS
Compared to Ruston, Iola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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