Marrero, LA vs Ruston, LA

Ruston is moderately more affordable than Marrero, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Marrero scores 76 compared to 73 for Ruston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marrero can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marrero is $997/month compared to $819/month in Ruston — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ruston has cheaper rent, Marrero actually has lower median home values ($173,200 vs $226,700).

Median household income in Marrero is $45,633 compared to $32,765 in Ruston (+39.3%). While Marrero is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marrero spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, less than the 30% in Ruston.