| | Gretna, LA | Covington, LA | United States |
| Overall | 97.5 | 98.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.2 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 111.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 74.3 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $219,500 | $295,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,560.0% | 8,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 124.8 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.6 | 98.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Gretna 
2 Reviews
Gretna has a wonderful family oriented culture, but not much in the way of More
gretna is a beautiful, humbel place to live .i love it. it's quiet and More
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Reviews for Covington 3 Reviews
I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores, More
I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live More
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