Livingston, LA vs St. Martinville, LA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Martinville is 18% cheaper than Livingston. With a cost index of 62 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Martinville to Livingston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $806/month compared to $770/month in St. Martinville — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Martinville is more affordable at $91,700 median vs $197,600.

Median household income in Livingston is $78,056 compared to $33,132 in St. Martinville (+135.6%). 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 27.9% in St. Martinville.