Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 30.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $116,955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Ruston, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  109.9% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher

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