Marion, 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.

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 11.7). Marion leads in walk score (40 vs 25). Marion leads in median household income ($42,366 vs $32,877).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marion, IN Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 85.1 (#2) 72.3 (#911)
Population 28,105 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $140,425 $229,937
Median Household Income $42,366 $32,877
Average Commute 17.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 40 25
Crime Level 2.9 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+41.8 R+25.4
Marion, IN
B
85.1 Score

Marion, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$140,425

Population

28,105

Crime

Low

Walk Score

40

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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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