Prospect, LA Cost of Living


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Prospect cost of living score
85.6
Less expensive
14.4% lower
than the US average
4.8% lower
than the Louisiana average
Prospect, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average and 4.8% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Prospect, LA

Housing costs in Prospect?
A typical home costs $177,400, which is 47.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.0% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prospect costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Prospect?
To live comfortably in Prospect, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prospect?
The cost of living in Prospect, LA is relatively low compared to some other areas of the state. The average price for a home in the area is around $150,000, significantly lower than the national average. Groceries and utilities are also noticeably cheaper than in other places. Taxes are also quite affordable, with a combined sales tax rate of 9.45%. In addition to these favorable prices, there are many job opportunities available due to the city's thriving economy. All this makes Prospect, LA an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesProspectLouisianaUnited States
  85.689.9100.0
  9192.7100
  109.4113.2100.0
  41.464.9100.0
  $177,400$184,800$338,100
  92.0%89.9%100.0%
  115.2108.2100.0
  72.981.4100.0

   100=National Average

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