Jefferson, LA Cost of Living


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Jefferson cost of living score
97.5
Less expensive
2.5% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Louisiana average
Jefferson, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% lower than the average for Louisiana.

Jefferson, LA

Housing costs in Jefferson?
A typical home costs $237,700, which is 29.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.6% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.3% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Jefferson?
To live comfortably in Jefferson, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson?
The cost of living in Jefferson, LA is relatively affordable compared to many other places throughout the country. In 2017, the overall cost of living index was 90.8, which is slightly below the national average of 100 and 11.2 points lower than Louisiana's average of 102. Rent prices are particularly favorable as median rent prices are around $884 per month, which is much lower than the national average of $1,029 per month. Additionally, groceries cost 12% less in Jefferson on average when compared to the national rate. This makes it an incredibly attractive place for families and individuals looking for a place to relocate or inhabit while working or studying.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJeffersonLouisianaUnited States
  97.589.9100.0
  97.592.7100
  101.2113.2100.0
  81.164.9100.0
  $237,700$184,800$338,100
  85.3%89.9%100.0%
  118.2108.2100.0
  98.281.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

New Orleans Metro area is still coming back after Katrina! An area called Old Jefferson (near where the Causeway meets the Mississippi River) was not flooded by Katrina,  More

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