Bogalusa, LA vs Hahnville, LA

Bogalusa is moderately more affordable than Hahnville, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Bogalusa scores 63 compared to 71 for Hahnville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hahnville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bogalusa is $710/month compared to $676/month in Hahnville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hahnville has cheaper rent, Bogalusa actually has lower median home values ($107,000 vs $226,300).

Median household income in Bogalusa is $37,846 compared to $72,361 in Hahnville (-47.7%). While Hahnville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bogalusa spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Hahnville.