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


The cost of living in Plainville, Massachusetts is 57.3% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,651 in Plainville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Plainville
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Plainville, MA
Compared to Ruston, Plainville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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