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


The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 5.2% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,101 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Shreveport, LA
Compared to Ruston, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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