Moss Bluff, LA vs Terrytown, LA

Terrytown is moderately more affordable than Moss Bluff, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Moss Bluff scores 90 compared to 82 for Terrytown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moss Bluff can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moss Bluff is $1,303/month compared to $1,065/month in Terrytown — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terrytown is more affordable at $212,000 median vs $242,300.

Median household income in Moss Bluff is $85,984 compared to $56,944 in Terrytown (+51%). While Moss Bluff is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moss Bluff spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Terrytown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (69.7°F vs 68.2°F). Terrytown receives more rainfall at 63.8" per year compared to 59.7" in Moss Bluff.