Mustang, OK 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.
Mustang
78.2
#191 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Mustang leads in crime level (3.8 vs 11.7). Mustang leads in median household income ($84,162 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mustang, OK | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.2 (#191) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 23,270 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,356 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $84,162 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.4 | R+25.4 |
C+
78.2 Score
Mustang, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,356
Population
23,270
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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