Ruston, LA vs Spokane, WA
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
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Spokane leads in walk score (48 vs 25). Spokane leads in median household income ($56,891 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ruston, LA | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#911) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 22,233 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,937 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $32,877 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 13.9 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.4 | R+5.0 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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