Crowley, LA vs Terrytown, LA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crowley is 27.4% cheaper than Terrytown. With a cost index of 59 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crowley to Terrytown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crowley is $560/month compared to $1,065/month in Terrytown — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crowley is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Crowley is $27,826 compared to $56,944 in Terrytown (-51.1%). While Terrytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crowley spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Terrytown.