Ruston, Louisiana vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 35.0% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $101,269 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Plano
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Ruston, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower