Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 30.4 min). Hollywood leads in walk score (52 vs 25). Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 153,859 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+25.4 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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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
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