Ruston, Louisiana vs. Vicksburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vicksburg, Mississippi is 7.3% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,524 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vicksburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Vicksburg
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Vicksburg, MS
Compared to Ruston, Vicksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% lower
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher