River Ridge, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in River Ridge, Louisiana?
$4,830 / month
for a family, 10.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $57,960 for the year for a family.
$4,167 / month
for a single person, 12.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,000 for the year for a single person.

River Ridge cost of living score
97.5
Less expensive
2.5% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Louisiana average
River Ridge, 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.

River Ridge, LA

Housing costs in River Ridge?
A typical home costs $302,600, which is 10.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.7% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in River Ridge costs $1,470 per month, which is 2.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.0% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford River Ridge?
To live comfortably in River Ridge, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $57,960 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about River Ridge?
The cost of living in River Ridge, LA is quite reasonable compared to other parts of the country. According to an online cost-of-living calculator, the overall index for River Ridge is 10% lower than the national average. This means that goods and services usually cost approximately 10% less here than they do nationally. Housing costs in particular are very low with a median home price of just over $150,000. The area also has a low unemployment rate and strong job growth which helps to keep prices reasonable for all types of expenses. All in all, River Ridge is an affordable city to live in with its relatively low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRiver RidgeLouisianaUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  98.9  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  84.4  Unlock100.0
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  98.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for River Ridge
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Over 16 years ago

The climate in southern Louisiana is quite nice, very mild winters but summer can be quite warm. If you like warm and no snow, its  More

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Over 19 years ago

Great, small town. Wonderful community. Truly. However - property prices are now a problem and so is living outside of New Orleans. It's no fun looking at what is  More

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