Bayou Cane, LA vs Old Jefferson, LA

Bayou Cane is moderately more affordable than Old Jefferson, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bayou Cane scores 79 compared to 87 for Old Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayou Cane is $1,046/month compared to $1,174/month in Old Jefferson — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bayou Cane is more affordable at $195,900 median vs $235,900.

Median household income in Bayou Cane is $73,235 compared to $85,466 in Old Jefferson (-14.3%). While Old Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayou Cane spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Old Jefferson.