Farmerville, LA vs Jennings, LA

Farmerville is moderately more affordable than Jennings, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Farmerville scores 61 compared to 68 for Jennings, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jennings can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmerville is $745/month compared to $861/month in Jennings — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmerville is more affordable at $111,100 median vs $140,800.

Median household income in Farmerville is $22,191 compared to $45,194 in Jennings (-50.9%). While Jennings is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmerville spend roughly 40.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.9% in Jennings. The Jennings ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.