Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Muncie, Indiana


The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 11.5% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $35,396 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Muncie
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Muncie, IN
Compared to Ruston, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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