Concord, NH 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.

Concord

70.6

#1086 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Concord leads in median household income ($77,874 vs $32,877). Concord leads in crime level (5.0 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 22.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Concord, NH Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 70.6 (#1086) 72.3 (#911)
Population 44,629 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $460,390 $229,937
Median Household Income $77,874 $32,877
Average Commute 22.8 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 35 25
Crime Level 5.0 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 110 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.2 R+25.4
Concord, NH
C-
70.6 Score

Concord, NH

Small New Hampshire city with local appeal

Median Home

$460,390

Population

44,629

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

35

Northeast View Concord, NH →
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

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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