State College, Pennsylvania vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 19.5% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,239 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ruston
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to State College, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower