Northampton, 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.

Northampton

67.3

#1440 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $32,877). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 21.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Northampton, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67.3 (#1440) 72.3 (#911)
Population 29,370 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $503,242 $229,937
Median Household Income $80,981 $32,877
Average Commute 21.3 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 44 25
Crime Level 12.2 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+41.9 R+25.4
Northampton, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Northampton, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$503,242

Population

29,370

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

44

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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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