Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 157.3% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $128,651 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
541% more expensive in Newton
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Ruston, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.3% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  534.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.8% higher

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