Evansville, 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.
Evansville
74.8
#542 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 33.0). Evansville leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Evansville leads in median household income ($49,853 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evansville, IN | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#542) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 115,332 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,477 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $49,853 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 33.0 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.6 | R+25.4 |
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74.8 Score
Evansville, IN
Mid-size Indiana city with community character
Median Home
$205,477
Population
115,332
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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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
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