Ruston, Louisiana vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 37.4% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $137,376 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Ruston, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  90.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher