Greeley, CO 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.

Greeley

64.7

#1678 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Greeley leads in median household income ($65,525 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24.9 min). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 18.4).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greeley, CO Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 64.7 (#1678) 72.3 (#911)
Population 112,609 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $419,597 $229,937
Median Household Income $65,525 $32,877
Average Commute 24.9 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 39 25
Crime Level 18.4 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.0 R+25.4
Greeley, CO
D
64.7 Score

Greeley, CO

Mid-size Colorado city with community character

Median Home

$419,597

Population

112,609

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

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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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