Gretna, LA vs Rayne, LA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rayne is 20% cheaper than Gretna. With a cost index of 69 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rayne to Gretna should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gretna is $1,017/month compared to $850/month in Rayne — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rayne is more affordable at $151,900 median vs $242,600.

Median household income in Gretna is $46,045 compared to $41,603 in Rayne (+10.7%). The higher salaries in Gretna partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Rayne.