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Ruston, LA vs Los Angeles County, CA vs Cook County, IL

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Ruston, LALos Angeles County, CACook County, IL

Ruston, LA is ahead overall — 3 of 5 pillars.

GDP / Output

Ruston, LA
  • Ruston, LA$2.8B
    Score 75/100
  • Los Angeles County, CA$1.0T
    Score 73/100
  • Cook County, IL$546.4B
    Score 71/100

Jobs

Ruston, LA
  • Ruston, LA3.7%
    Score 66/100
  • Los Angeles County, CA5.2%
    Score 44/100
  • Cook County, IL5.3%
    Score 42/100

Population

Ruston, LA
  • Ruston, LA22,284
    Score 58/100
  • Los Angeles County, CA9,808,667
    Score 36/100
  • Cook County, IL5,182,090
    Score 51/100

Housing

Cook County, IL
  • Ruston, LA31.5%
    Score 56/100
  • Los Angeles County, CA26.0%
    Score 64/100
  • Cook County, IL20.6%
    Score 71/100

Federal Funds

Los Angeles County, CA
  • Ruston, LA$319.1M
    Score 88/100
  • Los Angeles County, CA$80.1B
    Score 99/100
  • Cook County, IL$38.6B
    Score 93/100