Zachary, Louisiana vs. Ruston, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 17.1% cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,436 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ruston
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs. Ruston, LA
Compared to Zachary, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower