Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 166.1% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $179,615 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
507% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Ruston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.1% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  504.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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