Lawrence, 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.

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 25). Lawrence leads in median household income ($53,977 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 22.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1488) 72.3 (#911)
Population 88,172 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $519,043 $229,937
Median Household Income $53,977 $32,877
Average Commute 22.6 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 72 25
Crime Level 12.0 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 R+25.4
Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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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

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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