Sulphur, LA Cost of Living


4 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Sulphur cost of living score
84.1
Less expensive
15.9% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Louisiana average
Sulphur, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Sulphur, LA

Housing costs in Sulphur?
A typical home costs $179,100, which is 47.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.1% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sulphur costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Sulphur?
To live comfortably in Sulphur, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sulphur?
The cost of living in Sulphur, LA is relatively low compared to other cities and towns across the country. The median home price in Sulphur is below the national average, making it an attractive place to live for those looking for affordable housing. Prices for basic necessities such as gas, food, and health care are also quite reasonable. It's no wonder that many people choose to move to or stay in Sulphur due to the lower cost of living here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSulphurLouisianaUnited States
  84.189.9100.0
  93.392.7100
  101.9113.2100.0
  62.164.9100.0
  $179,100$184,800$338,100
  91.1%89.9%100.0%
  89.9108.2100.0
  93.181.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Sulphur
    See all (4)

I am 67 and have lived in Sulphur most of my life. We have experienced 4 major hurricanes in the last 16 years from September 2005 (Rita), 2007 (Ike), Laura in August  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Calcasieu is a great place to live but it does get hit by Hurricanes and that is the downside. I live in Sulphur, LA in Calcasieu Parish. There is nothing wrong here  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Sulphur is one of the best places I have ever been to and lived. There is hardly no crime. Probley one murder every 1-2  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sulphur

Crime
Compare Sulphur, LA cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Sulphur, Louisiana to any other city in the US.