Fitchburg, MA 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.

Fitchburg

67

#1469 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Fitchburg leads in median household income ($65,963 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.1 min). Fitchburg leads in walk score (43 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fitchburg, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1469) 72.3 (#911)
Population 41,579 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $409,654 $229,937
Median Household Income $65,963 $32,877
Average Commute 26.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 43 25
Crime Level 13.3 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.0 R+25.4
Fitchburg, MA
D+
67 Score

Fitchburg, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$409,654

Population

41,579

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

43

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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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