San Antonio, Texas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 10.0% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,989 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ruston
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to San Antonio, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower