Gretna, LA vs Scott, LA

Scott is moderately more affordable than Gretna, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 83 compared to 74 for Scott, 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 $1,002/month in Scott — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scott is more affordable at $155,700 median vs $242,600.

Median household income in Gretna is $46,045 compared to $54,220 in Scott (-15.1%). Scott offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Scott.