Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 63.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $55,713 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Portland
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Ruston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  92.2% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher

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