Bastrop, LA Cost of Living


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United States / Louisiana / No Metro Area / Morehouse County / Bastrop / Zip Codes

Bastrop cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
16.1% lower
than the Louisiana average
Bastrop, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.1% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Bastrop, LA

Housing costs in Bastrop?
A typical home costs $78,800, which is 76.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.4% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bastrop costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Bastrop?
To live comfortably in Bastrop, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bastrop?
Bastrop, LA has a cost of living that is slightly lower than the US average. Housing costs are some of the most affordable in the state with the median home value being around $112,000 and rent generally ranging from $500 to $800 for a one bedroom apartment. Utilities tend to be relatively low with an average monthly utility bill hovering around $150. Groceries and other everyday items are also reasonably priced. The overall cost of living in Bastrop is slightly above average but still quite affordable considering the close proximity to larger cities like Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBastropLouisianaUnited States
  75.489.9100.0
  89.392.7100
  129.9113.2100.0
  28.764.9100.0
  $78,800$184,800$338,100
  89.8%89.9%100.0%
  85.7108.2100.0
  72.781.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It would do the state and country a world of good. I've been up here since evacuating from New Orleans and the only good thing I can say about it is that some of the  More

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