Rockville, MD 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.

Rockville

69.9

#1160 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $32,877). Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 31.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Rockville, MD Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 69.9 (#1160) 72.3 (#911)
Population 67,297 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $615,698 $229,937
Median Household Income $122,470 $32,877
Average Commute 31.7 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 56 25
Crime Level 4.1 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 157 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.3 R+25.4
Rockville, MD
D+
69.9 Score

Rockville, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$615,698

Population

67,297

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

56

Northeast View Rockville, MD →
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

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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