Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 1.9% cheaper than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $42,165 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Ruston
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Tulsa, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower