Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 8.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,455 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Ruston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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