Chalmette, LA vs Destrehan, LA

Chalmette is moderately more affordable than Destrehan, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 92 for Destrehan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Destrehan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chalmette is $1,089/month compared to $1,154/month in Destrehan — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chalmette is more affordable at $203,800 median vs $303,400.

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $100,189 in Destrehan (-43.2%). While Destrehan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chalmette spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Destrehan.