Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 118.1% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $261,683 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ruston, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  144.5% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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