Gretna, LA vs St. Gabriel, LA

St. Gabriel is moderately more affordable than Gretna, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 83 compared to 79 for St. Gabriel, 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 $868/month in St. Gabriel — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Gabriel has cheaper rent, Gretna actually has lower median home values ($242,600 vs $248,100).

Median household income in Gretna is $46,045 compared to $60,093 in St. Gabriel (-23.4%). St. Gabriel 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 17.3% in St. Gabriel.