Livingston, LA vs Marksville, LA

Marksville is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 73 compared to 65 for Marksville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $806/month compared to $725/month in Marksville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marksville is more affordable at $159,500 median vs $197,600.

Median household income in Livingston is $78,056 compared to $35,750 in Marksville (+118.3%). While Livingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Marksville.