Littleton, 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.
Littleton
67.5
#1412 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Littleton leads in median household income ($90,273 vs $32,877). Littleton leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Littleton, CO | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1412) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 44,451 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $625,520 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $90,273 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+25.4 |
D+
67.5 Score
Littleton, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$625,520
Population
44,451
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
West
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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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