Ruston, Louisiana vs. Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 15.6% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,203 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pine Bluff, Arkansas is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Pine Bluff
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Pine Bluff, AR
Compared to Ruston, Pine Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower