Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 2.6% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $107,729 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% more expensive in Mobile
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Ruston, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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