Lincoln, CA 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.

Lincoln

72.8

#830 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.7). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 25). Lincoln leads in median household income ($99,434 vs $32,877).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lincoln, CA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#830) 72.3 (#911)
Population 54,538 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $645,264 $229,937
Median Household Income $99,434 $32,877
Average Commute 29.3 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 84 25
Crime Level 2.6 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 153 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+8.5 R+25.4
C-
72.8 Score

Lincoln, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$645,264

Population

54,538

Crime

Low

Walk Score

84

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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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