Benton, LA vs Lacombe, LA

Benton is moderately more affordable than Lacombe, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 72 compared to 79 for Lacombe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lacombe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $829/month compared to $945/month in Lacombe — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benton is more affordable at $192,800 median vs $222,600.

Median household income in Benton is $59,744 compared to $70,361 in Lacombe (-15.1%). While Lacombe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Lacombe.