Fenton, LA vs Hodge, LA

Fenton is moderately more affordable than Hodge, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Fenton scores 56 compared to 59 for Hodge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hodge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fenton is $569/month compared to $728/month in Hodge — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fenton has cheaper rent, Hodge actually has lower median home values ($75,700 vs $97,900).

Median household income in Fenton is $24,063 compared to $48,150 in Hodge (-50%). While Hodge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fenton spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Hodge.