Burbank, CA 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 25). Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in cost of living index (95 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 102,755 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+25.4 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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