Ruston, Louisiana vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 7.1% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,709 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Ruston, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher