St. James Parish, LA Cost of Living


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St. James cost of living score
88.7
Less expensive
11.3% lower
than the US average
1.3% lower
than the Louisiana average
St. James Louisi County, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.3% lower than the U.S. average and 1.3% higher than the average for Louisiana.

St. James Parish, LA

Housing costs in St. James?
A typical home costs $180,600, which is 46.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.3% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. James costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford St. James?
To live comfortably in St. James Louisi County, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. James?
Living in St. James, LA County offers an affordable cost of living compared to the national average. The median house value in St. James is $180,600, while the US average is $338,100. The cost of living index for St. James is 88.7, compared to 100 for the US average. This makes it a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live in this part of Louisiana.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. JamesLouisianaUnited States
  88.789.9100.0
  95.592.7100
  123.0113.2100.0
  47.264.9100.0
  $180,600$184,800$338,100
  86.6%89.9%100.0%
  121.7108.2100.0
  81.381.4100.0

   100=National Average

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