Shenandoah, Iowa vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 16.3% more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,129 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Ruston
than in Shenandoah, Iowa
Shenandoah, IA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Shenandoah, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower