Marrero, LA vs Terrytown, LA

Marrero is moderately more affordable than Terrytown, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Marrero scores 76 compared to 82 for Terrytown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Terrytown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marrero is $997/month compared to $1,065/month in Terrytown — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marrero is more affordable at $173,200 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Marrero is $45,633 compared to $56,944 in Terrytown (-19.9%). While Terrytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marrero spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Terrytown.