Carencro, LA vs New Iberia, LA

New Iberia is moderately more affordable than Carencro, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Carencro scores 76 compared to 70 for New Iberia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carencro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carencro is $924/month compared to $878/month in New Iberia — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Iberia is more affordable at $150,300 median vs $211,200.

Median household income in Carencro is $70,217 compared to $50,802 in New Iberia (+38.2%). While Carencro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carencro spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in New Iberia.