Independence, LA Cost of Living


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Independence cost of living score
89.6
Less expensive
10.4% lower
than the US average
0.3% lower
than the Louisiana average
Independence, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.4% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Independence, LA

Housing costs in Independence?
A typical home costs $146,400, which is 56.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.8% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Independence costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Independence?
To live comfortably in Independence, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Independence?
Independence, LA is a great place to live due to its relatively low cost of living. The cost of goods and services in the area are generally quite low, with the median home value being just over $90,000 and groceries costing around 11% less than the national average. Utilities, such as electricity and natural gas, are also affordable in Independence, LA. Residents enjoy an overall lower cost of living than other parts of Louisiana while still having access to the amenities that make it such a great place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndependenceLouisianaUnited States
  89.689.9100.0
  95.792.7100
  134.8113.2100.0
  53.264.9100.0
  $146,400$184,800$338,100
  90.1%89.9%100.0%
  105.9108.2100.0
  87.081.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

First of all, I wasn't able to 'select' my city of Loranger, Louisiana...this may be due to the fact that it is unincorporated territory (but then again, since certain  More

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