Broussard, LA vs Port Allen, LA

Port Allen is moderately more affordable than Broussard, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Broussard scores 85 compared to 77 for Port Allen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Broussard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broussard is $982/month compared to $1,046/month in Port Allen — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Broussard has cheaper rent, Port Allen actually has lower median home values ($167,700 vs $301,000).

Median household income in Broussard is $116,613 compared to $59,380 in Port Allen (+96.4%). While Broussard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Broussard spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Port Allen.