Ruston, Louisiana vs. Middletown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, Connecticut is 27.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,775 in Middletown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, Connecticut is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Middletown
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Middletown, CT
Compared to Ruston, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher