Ponchatoula, LA Cost of Living


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Ponchatoula cost of living score
89.6
Less expensive
10.4% lower
than the US average
0.3% lower
than the Louisiana average
Ponchatoula, 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.

Ponchatoula, LA

Housing costs in Ponchatoula?
A typical home costs $217,600, which is 35.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.7% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ponchatoula costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.4% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Ponchatoula?
To live comfortably in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ponchatoula?
The cost of living in Ponchatoula, LA is fairly low compared to the national average. Renting a one-bedroom apartment here can cost as little as $650 per month. Other utilities like groceries and healthcare also tend to be quite affordable. In addition, there are no state income taxes in Louisiana, so residents have more money in their pockets throughout the year. The overall low cost of living makes Ponchatoula an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPonchatoulaLouisianaUnited States
  89.689.9100.0
  96.192.7100
  134.8113.2100.0
  64.564.9100.0
  $217,600$184,800$338,100
  93.1%89.9%100.0%
  107.2108.2100.0
  87.581.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

ponchatoula is a great town. there are lots of great neighborhoods and a couple of good churches. there is a lot of rec for kids but it is managed in an old mom and pop  More

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