Piqua, OH 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.
Piqua
80
#98 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Piqua leads in median household income ($55,379 vs $32,877). Piqua leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 17.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Piqua, OH | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#98) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 20,747 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $183,917 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $55,379 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.1 | R+25.4 |
B-
80 Score
Piqua, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$183,917
Population
20,747
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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