San Francisco, California vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 66.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,836 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Ruston
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to San Francisco, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  57.3% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower