Port Allen, LA Cost of Living


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Port Allen cost of living score
92.8
Less expensive
7.2% lower
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the Louisiana average
Port Allen, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for Louisiana.

Port Allen, LA

Housing costs in Port Allen?
A typical home costs $194,800, which is 42.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.4% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Allen costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Port Allen?
To live comfortably in Port Allen, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Allen?
The cost of living in Port Allen, LA is generally lower than the national average. Housing costs are among the most affordable in the state, with a median home price of just over $100,000 and rental rates that are also below average. Groceries, transportation, and utilities are all relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of Louisiana, making it an attractive place to live for those looking to save money. Furthermore, taxes are also low compared to many other states. All in all, Port Allen is a great place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort AllenLouisianaUnited States
  92.889.9100.0
  96.292.7100
  117.2113.2100.0
  54.764.9100.0
  $194,800$184,800$338,100
  89.3%89.9%100.0%
  115.7108.2100.0
  93.081.4100.0

   100=National Average

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