Elton, LA Cost of Living


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Elton cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Louisiana average
Elton, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Elton, LA

Housing costs in Elton?
A typical home costs $76,900, which is 77.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.4% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elton costs $670 per month, which is 53.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Elton?
To live comfortably in Elton, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $14,760 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elton?
The cost of living in Elton, LA is relatively affordable. In comparison to the nearby cities of Lake Charles and Lafayette, Elton offers competitive housing costs and low taxes. The average property tax rate is 0.45%, which is significantly lower than both Lake Charles (0.71%) and Lafayette (1.08%). Additionally, the median home price in Elton is $90,040 compared to $124,000 and $198,000 for Lake Charles and Lafayette respectively. With these cost savings, residents can enjoy a range of recreational activities without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEltonLouisianaUnited States
  81.389.9100.0
  87.992.7100
  127.4113.2100.0
  17.164.9100.0
  $76,900$184,800$338,100
  93.8%89.9%100.0%
  96.9108.2100.0
  75.681.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

I was raised in Elton, Louisiana. Raised my girls there a big part of their life. Attended the United Pentecostal Church there for many years. Worked for the Laughlin's  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in a many places since I graduated from Elton High School . Elton is a very unique place and I miss it so  More

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Over 16 years ago

Elton, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest towns in the United States. I go there every Christmas to visit my aunt, and I feel more comfortable in the ghetto of  More

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