Gonzales, LA vs Terrytown, LA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Terrytown is 18.1% cheaper than Gonzales. With a cost index of 82 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Terrytown to Gonzales should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gonzales is $1,550/month compared to $1,065/month in Terrytown — a 46% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terrytown is more affordable at $212,000 median vs $212,800.

Median household income in Gonzales is $66,152 compared to $56,944 in Terrytown (+16.2%). The higher salaries in Gonzales partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gonzales spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Terrytown.