Gueydan, LA vs Jackson, LA

Gueydan is moderately more affordable than Jackson, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Gueydan scores 57 compared to 64 for Jackson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jackson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gueydan is $656/month compared to $729/month in Jackson — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gueydan is more affordable at $82,100 median vs $121,700.

Median household income in Gueydan is $29,223 compared to $37,981 in Jackson (-23.1%). While Jackson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gueydan spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Jackson.