San Diego, California vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 49.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $25,187 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Ruston
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to San Diego, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  48.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower