Moscow, ID 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.
Moscow
75
#519 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Moscow leads in crime level (0.5 vs 11.7). Moscow leads in walk score (48 vs 25). Moscow leads in median household income ($53,679 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moscow, ID | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#519) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 26,387 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $483,402 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $53,679 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 14.2 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | R+25.4 |
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75 Score
Moscow, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$483,402
Population
26,387
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
West
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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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