Lawrence, 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.

Lawrence

74

#647 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Lawrence leads in median household income ($70,762 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 25.1 min). Lawrence leads in crime level (8.0 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, IN Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 74 (#647) 72.3 (#911)
Population 49,235 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $271,470 $229,937
Median Household Income $70,762 $32,877
Average Commute 25.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 24 25
Crime Level 8.0 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+51.0 R+25.4
Lawrence, IN
C
74 Score

Lawrence, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$271,470

Population

49,235

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

24

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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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