Louisiana Cost of Living


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Louisiana cost of living score
89.9
Less expensive
10.1% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Louisiana average
Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.1% lower than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Louisiana.

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Housing costs in Louisiana?
A typical home costs $184,800, which is 45.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Louisiana costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Louisiana?
To live comfortably in Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Louisiana?
The cost of living in Louisiana State is relatively low compared to other states. The average cost of living in the state, including costs for housing, transportation, food, and healthcare among other expenses, is about 10% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive place for people looking to move to an area with a lower cost of living. Additionally, Louisiana has no state income tax which further reduces the overall cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLouisiana, LouisianaUnited States
  89.9100.0
  92.7100
  113.2100.0
  64.9100.0
  $184,800$338,100
  89.9%100.0%
  108.2100.0
  81.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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In regards to crime, schools, and some of the management while living there (it being a master planned community in an extraterritorial jurisdiction of Missouri City), I  More

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Lake Charles promises great prosperity in future years. .suffering economically like most smaller cities, there are big plans for future growth in industry and  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Louisiana all my life and never in the past considered leaving. It was the state I was born in. I had hope in this governor that we elected. Bur it  More

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