Bayou Cane, LA Cost of Living


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Bayou Cane cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Louisiana average
Bayou Cane, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Bayou Cane, LA

Housing costs in Bayou Cane?
A typical home costs $189,200, which is 44.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.4% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bayou Cane costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Bayou Cane?
To live comfortably in Bayou Cane, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bayou Cane?
The cost of living in Bayou Cane, LA is quite affordable compared to other areas. The average home price is around $145,000, which is considerably lower than the national average of $231,200. The median household income is also below the national average at just over $40,000, making it an affordable place to live. In addition to low housing prices and family incomes, various taxes are also low in Bayou Cane. Louisiana has a 4% flat state income tax rate with no additional local income taxes. Sales taxes in the area hover around 8%, making it easier for residents to keep more of their hard-earned money when shopping for necessities or recreational items.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBayou CaneLouisianaUnited States
  86.989.9100.0
  96.992.7100
  119.3113.2100.0
  56.464.9100.0
  $189,200$184,800$338,100
  86.3%89.9%100.0%
  92.8108.2100.0
  79.581.4100.0

   100=National Average

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