Leesville, LA vs Sterlington, LA

Leesville is moderately more affordable than Sterlington, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Leesville scores 66 compared to 76 for Sterlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leesville is $863/month compared to $1,022/month in Sterlington — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leesville is more affordable at $109,700 median vs $193,800.

Median household income in Leesville is $38,292 compared to $67,986 in Sterlington (-43.7%). While Sterlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leesville spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Sterlington.