Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Seward, Alaska


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 24.8% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,568 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Seward
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Seward, AK
Compared to Ruston, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher

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