Ruston, LA vs Westminster, CO

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

Westminster

67.3

#1447 nationally

Westminster leads in median household income ($90,651 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.5 min). Westminster leads in crime level (8.3 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ruston, LA Westminster, CO
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#911) 67.3 (#1447)
Population 22,233 114,875
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $229,937 $521,100
Median Household Income $32,877 $90,651
Average Commute 13.9 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 25 35
Crime Level 11.7 8.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 131
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.4 D+9.0
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

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Westminster, CO
D+
67.3 Score

Westminster, CO

Mid-size Colorado city with community character

Median Home

$521,100

Population

114,875

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

35

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