Fenton, LA vs Marion, LA

Fenton is moderately more affordable than Marion, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Fenton scores 56 compared to 60 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marion 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 $675/month in Marion — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fenton is more affordable at $97,900 median vs $127,500.

Median household income in Fenton is $24,063 compared to $27,143 in Marion (-11.3%). While Marion 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, less than the 29.8% in Marion.