Chalmette, LA vs Meraux, LA

Meraux is moderately more affordable than Chalmette, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 75 for Meraux, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chalmette 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 $864/month in Meraux — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Meraux has cheaper rent, Chalmette actually has lower median home values ($203,800 vs $205,600).

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $73,792 in Meraux (-22.9%). Meraux offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chalmette spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Meraux.