Kenner, LA vs Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles is moderately more affordable than Kenner, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Kenner scores 86 compared to 80 for Lake Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenner is $1,129/month compared to $1,090/month in Lake Charles — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Charles is more affordable at $204,000 median vs $241,800.

Median household income in Kenner is $64,099 compared to $56,864 in Lake Charles (+12.7%). While Kenner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kenner spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Lake Charles.