Chalmette, LA vs Waggaman, LA

Chalmette is moderately more affordable than Waggaman, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 88 for Waggaman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waggaman 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 $1,417/month in Waggaman — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chalmette has cheaper rent, Waggaman actually has lower median home values ($158,500 vs $203,800).

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $59,566 in Waggaman (-4.5%). The higher salaries in Waggaman 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, less than the 28.5% in Waggaman.