Ruston, Louisiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 107.7% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $103,837 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ruston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.7% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  103.4% higher
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher