Marlborough, 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.

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 30.9 min). Marlborough leads in walk score (41 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marlborough, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 63.9 (#1732) 72.3 (#911)
Population 41,179 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $585,835 $229,937
Median Household Income $94,199 $32,877
Average Commute 30.9 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 41 25
Crime Level 11.5 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+39.5 R+25.4
Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

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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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