Chalmette, LA vs Village St. George, LA

Chalmette is moderately more affordable than Village St. George, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 95 for Village St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Village St. George 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 $1,416/month in Village St. George — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chalmette is more affordable at $203,800 median vs $248,600.

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $94,191 in Village St. George (-39.6%). While Village St. George 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 18% in Village St. George.