Anderson, IN vs Ruston, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Anderson

77.8

#213 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 25.5 min). Anderson leads in median household income ($44,974 vs $32,877). Anderson leads in walk score (34 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Anderson, IN Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 77.8 (#213) 72.3 (#911)
Population 55,199 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $137,016 $229,937
Median Household Income $44,974 $32,877
Average Commute 25.5 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 34 25
Crime Level 11.5 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+26.9 R+25.4
Anderson, IN
C+
77.8 Score

Anderson, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$137,016

Population

55,199

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

34

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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