Ruston, LA vs Sand Springs, OK

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

vs

Sand Springs

77.2

#271 nationally

Sand Springs leads in median household income ($70,431 vs $32,877). Sand Springs leads in crime level (6.7 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 19.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ruston, LA Sand Springs, OK
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#911) 77.2 (#271)
Population 22,233 20,075
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $229,937 $241,148
Median Household Income $32,877 $70,431
Average Commute 13.9 min 19.8 min
Walk Score 25 19
Crime Level 11.7 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.4 R+15.2
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 →
Sand Springs, OK
C+
77.2 Score

Sand Springs, OK

Small Oklahoma city with local appeal

Median Home

$241,148

Population

20,075

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

19

Southwest View Sand Springs, OK →

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