Chalmette, LA vs Harahan, LA

Chalmette is moderately more affordable than Harahan, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 89 for Harahan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harahan 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 $1,052/month in Harahan — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harahan has cheaper rent, Chalmette actually has lower median home values ($203,800 vs $309,400).

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $78,222 in Harahan (-27.3%). While Harahan 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 16.1% in Harahan.