Lake Arthur, LA vs Montgomery, LA

Lake Arthur is moderately more affordable than Montgomery, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Lake Arthur scores 57 compared to 63 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montgomery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Arthur is $653/month compared to $850/month in Montgomery — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Arthur is more affordable at $77,600 median vs $80,200.

Median household income in Lake Arthur is $41,333 compared to $57,813 in Montgomery (-28.5%). While Montgomery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Arthur spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Montgomery.