Marion, LA Cost of Living


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Marion cost of living score
81.9
Less expensive
18.1% lower
than the US average
8.9% lower
than the Louisiana average
Marion, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.1% lower than the U.S. average and 8.9% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Marion, LA

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $97,000, which is 71.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.5% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
The cost of living in Marion, LA is relatively low compared to other cities in the area. The median home price is $122,000 which is far below the national average. Additionally, utilities for a typical household are below the national average as well. The cost of groceries and healthcare also tend to be lower than the national averages. Though Marion may not have all the amenities of larger cities in Louisiana, it does offer residents an affordable place to live with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarionLouisianaUnited States
  81.989.9100.0
  88.592.7100
  133.4113.2100.0
  22.364.9100.0
  $97,000$184,800$338,100
  90.4%89.9%100.0%
  106.2108.2100.0
  73.681.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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