Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Long Island, Maine


The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 56.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $117,698 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Long Island
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Long Island, ME
Compared to Ruston, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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