Gretna, LA vs Slidell, LA

Gretna is moderately more affordable than Slidell, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 83 compared to 91 for Slidell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Slidell 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 $1,381/month in Slidell — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gretna has cheaper rent, Slidell actually has lower median home values ($207,800 vs $242,600).

Median household income in Gretna is $46,045 compared to $66,657 in Slidell (-30.9%). While Slidell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24.9% in Slidell.