Tomball, Texas vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 20.1% cheaper than Tomball, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,960 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomball, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Tomball, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ruston
than in Tomball, Texas
Tomball, TX vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Tomball, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower