Chalmette, LA vs Scott, LA

Scott is moderately more affordable than Chalmette, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 74 for Scott, 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 $1,002/month in Scott — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scott is more affordable at $155,700 median vs $203,800.

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $54,220 in Scott (+4.9%). Chalmette does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chalmette spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Scott.