Livingston, LA vs Port Allen, LA

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Port Allen, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 73 compared to 77 for Port Allen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Allen 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 $1,046/month in Port Allen — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Port Allen actually has lower median home values ($167,700 vs $197,600).

Median household income in Livingston is $78,056 compared to $59,380 in Port Allen (+31.5%). Livingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Port Allen.