San Marcos, Texas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 19.3% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,360 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ruston
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to San Marcos, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher