Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 29.1% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $35,439 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ruston
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Santa Fe, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  60.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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