Shongaloo, LA Cost of Living


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Shongaloo cost of living score
80.3
Less expensive
19.7% lower
than the US average
10.7% lower
than the Louisiana average
Shongaloo, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.7% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Shongaloo, LA

Housing costs in Shongaloo?
A typical home costs $155,300, which is 54.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.0% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shongaloo costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Shongaloo?
To live comfortably in Shongaloo, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shongaloo?
The cost of living in Shongaloo, LA is fairly average and does not differ greatly from other rural Louisiana towns. The median housing costs are slightly lower than the national average, and the overall cost of living index is below average as well. Groceries are especially affordable, with a grocery index that is about 5% below the US average. Transportation costs are also reasonable, with gas prices hovering just below the national average. All in all, it's an affordable place to live for those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShongalooLouisianaUnited States
  80.389.9100.0
  87.892.7100
  127.5113.2100.0
  41.364.9100.0
  $155,300$184,800$338,100
  90.7%89.9%100.0%
  147.0108.2100.0
  76.181.4100.0

   100=National Average

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