Chalmette, LA vs Westwego, LA

Westwego is moderately more affordable than Chalmette, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Chalmette scores 82 compared to 76 for Westwego, 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 $1,013/month in Westwego — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westwego is more affordable at $168,600 median vs $203,800.

Median household income in Chalmette is $56,875 compared to $49,291 in Westwego (+15.4%). While Chalmette 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, less than the 24.7% in Westwego.