Ruston, Louisiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 98.5% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,703 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ruston, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.5% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher