Ruston, LA vs Winter Springs, FL
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
Winter Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Winter Springs leads in crime level (3.9 vs 11.7). Winter Springs leads in median household income ($83,732 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ruston, LA | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#911) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 22,233 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,937 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $32,877 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 13.9 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.4 | R+3.5 |
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+
69.9 Score
Winter Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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