Chester, PA 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.

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 25). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 22.8). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 21.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chester, PA Ruston, LA
Population 33,595 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $229,937
Median Household Income $39,193 $32,877
Average Commute 21.7 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 60 25
Crime Level 22.8 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.7 R+25.4
Chester, PA
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Score

Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Population

33,595

Crime

High

Walk Score

60

Median Income

$39,193

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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

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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