Gretna, LA vs Marrero, LA

Marrero is moderately more affordable than Gretna, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 83 compared to 76 for Marrero, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gretna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gretna is $1,017/month compared to $997/month in Marrero — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marrero is more affordable at $173,200 median vs $242,600.

Median household income in Gretna is $46,045 compared to $45,633 in Marrero (+0.9%). Gretna does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 26.2% in Marrero.