Ruston, LA Cost of Living


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Ruston cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
10.1% lower
than the Louisiana average
Ruston, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 10.1% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Ruston, LA

Housing costs in Ruston?
A typical home costs $195,100, which is 42.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.6% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ruston costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Ruston?
To live comfortably in Ruston, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ruston?
The cost of living in Ruston, LA is quite affordable. The median home value is just under $140,000 and the median rent is around $1,100 per month. Residents enjoy low taxes and relatively low utility costs compared to other areas in the state. On top of that, the cost of food, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment are all lower than the national average. All this adds up to some seriously affordable living for residents of Ruston.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRustonLouisianaUnited States
  80.889.9100.0
  94.892.7100
  132.1113.2100.0
  59.164.9100.0
  $195,100$184,800$338,100
  85.6%89.9%100.0%
  67.6108.2100.0
  96.081.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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