Chalmette, LA vs Pineville, LA

Pineville is moderately more affordable than Chalmette, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 72 for Pineville, 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 $876/month in Pineville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pineville is more affordable at $182,900 median vs $203,800.

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $51,583 in Pineville (+10.3%). The higher salaries in Chalmette partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chalmette spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Pineville.