Gilbert, AZ 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.

Gilbert

72.3

#903 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.8 min). Ruston leads in cost of living index (95 vs 112).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilbert, AZ Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#903) 72.3 (#911)
Population 275,411 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $570,915 $229,937
Median Household Income $105,842 $32,877
Average Commute 27.8 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 28 25
Crime Level Very Low 11.7
School Rating 8.6 N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 R+25.4
Gilbert, AZ
C-
72.3 Score

Gilbert, AZ

Fastest-growing town turned family haven

Median Home

$570,915

Population

275,411

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A

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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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