Destrehan, LA Cost of Living


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Destrehan cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
6.1% higher
than the Louisiana average
Destrehan, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.1% lower than the average for Louisiana.

Destrehan, LA

Housing costs in Destrehan?
A typical home costs $276,000, which is 18.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.4% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Destrehan costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.0% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Destrehan?
To live comfortably in Destrehan, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $52,920 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Destrehan?
The cost of living in Destrehan, LA is relatively affordable. Property taxes remain low and the median home price is just over $200,000. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,000/month. Gas prices are typically on par with the national average and groceries tend to be reasonably priced as well. Overall, Destrehan offers an affordable cost of living for those looking to move to or within the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDestrehanLouisianaUnited States
  95.489.9100.0
  98.992.7100
  109.8113.2100.0
  86.064.9100.0
  $276,000$184,800$338,100
  84.4%89.9%100.0%
  123.0108.2100.0
  98.581.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, then Destrehan is a great place to look. The crime is significantly lower, and the schools are the best in  More

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We are being transferred to the New Orleans area and are thinking about buying a home in Destrehan, specifically in Ormand Subdivision. Destrehan is approximately 20  More

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