Delta, LA Cost of Living


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Delta cost of living score
65.7
Less expensive
34.3% lower
than the US average
26.9% lower
than the Louisiana average
Delta, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 65.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 34.3% lower than the U.S. average and 26.9% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Delta, LA

Housing costs in Delta?
A typical home costs $94,400, which is 72.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.9% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Delta costs $660 per month, which is 53.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 51.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Delta?
To live comfortably in Delta, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $20,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Delta?
The cost of living in Delta, LA is generally considered to be lower than the average for Louisiana and the United States. According to Sperling's Best Places, the city has a cost of living index rating of 88, which is 12 points below the national average. Housing costs are particularly low in Delta, with an index rating of 81.8, making it one of the most affordable places to live in the state and nation. Groceries and utilities also remain below average with index ratings of 90.7 and 89.3 respectively. The overall low cost of living makes Delta an attractive place to live for those looking for affordable and comfortable living options near Baton Rouge and other nearby cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDeltaLouisianaUnited States
  65.789.9100.0
  85.192.7100
  131.2113.2100.0
  10.764.9100.0
  $94,400$184,800$338,100
  89.7%89.9%100.0%
  66.9108.2100.0
  68.781.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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