Ruston, LA vs Yakima, WA
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.
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Yakima leads in walk score (49 vs 25). Yakima leads in median household income ($55,734 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 17.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ruston, LA | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#911) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 22,233 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,937 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $32,877 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 13.9 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.4 | R+14.3 |
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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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70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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