Benton, LA vs St. Gabriel, LA

Benton is moderately more affordable than St. Gabriel, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 72 compared to 79 for St. Gabriel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Gabriel 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 $868/month in St. Gabriel — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benton is more affordable at $192,800 median vs $248,100.

Median household income in Benton is $59,744 compared to $60,093 in St. Gabriel (-0.6%). St. Gabriel does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in St. Gabriel.