Mathews, LA vs Port Vincent, LA

Port Vincent is moderately more affordable than Mathews, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Mathews scores 81 compared to 72 for Port Vincent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mathews can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mathews is $1,057/month compared to $692/month in Port Vincent — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Vincent has cheaper rent, Mathews actually has lower median home values ($218,800 vs $238,200).

Median household income in Mathews is $83,405 compared to $67,538 in Port Vincent (+23.5%). While Mathews is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mathews spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Port Vincent.