Arnaudville, LA vs New Roads, LA

Arnaudville is moderately more affordable than New Roads, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Arnaudville scores 53 compared to 58 for New Roads, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Roads can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnaudville is $505/month compared to $451/month in New Roads — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Roads has cheaper rent, Arnaudville actually has lower median home values ($87,100 vs $155,400).

Median household income in Arnaudville is $26,500 compared to $48,017 in New Roads (-44.8%). While New Roads is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnaudville spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in New Roads.