Ruston, Louisiana vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 34.2% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,079 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Mesa
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Ruston, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher