Evergreen, LA vs Wilson, LA

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 50 compared to 53 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evergreen is $325/month compared to $375/month in Wilson — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evergreen has cheaper rent, Wilson actually has lower median home values ($112,300 vs $114,700).

Median household income in Evergreen is $32,000 compared to $32,679 in Wilson (-2.1%). Wilson 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 Evergreen spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Wilson.