Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 33.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $49,836 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ruston
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Sacramento, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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