Columbus, 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.

Columbus

81.7

#37 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 11.7). Columbus leads in median household income ($75,114 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 18.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Columbus, IN Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 81.7 (#37) 72.3 (#911)
Population 51,522 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,533 $229,937
Median Household Income $75,114 $32,877
Average Commute 18.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 29 25
Crime Level 0.4 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.3 R+25.4
Columbus, IN
B-
81.7 Score

Columbus, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$281,533

Population

51,522

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

29

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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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