Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 10.6% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,056 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ruston
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Ruston, LA
Compared to West Lafayette, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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