Folsom, LA vs Sterlington, LA

Folsom is moderately more affordable than Sterlington, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Folsom scores 72 compared to 76 for Sterlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Folsom is $579/month compared to $1,022/month in Sterlington — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Folsom has cheaper rent, Sterlington actually has lower median home values ($193,800 vs $269,600).

Median household income in Folsom is $46,094 compared to $67,986 in Sterlington (-32.2%). While Sterlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Folsom spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Sterlington.