Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 96.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $98,453 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to Ruston, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  133.6% higher
  Health
  34.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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