Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 60.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,782 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Ruston
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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