Livingston, LA vs Vienna, LA

Livingston, LA and Vienna, LA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Livingston scores 73 while Vienna scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $806/month compared to $589/month in Vienna — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vienna has cheaper rent, Livingston actually has lower median home values ($197,600 vs $328,800).

Median household income in Livingston is $78,056 compared to $86,875 in Vienna (-10.2%). While Vienna 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, more than the 8.1% in Vienna.