Calcasieu Parish, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Calcasieu, Louisiana?
$2,850 / month
for a family, 47.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,200 for the year for a family.
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,800 for the year for a single person.

Calcasieu cost of living score
84.1
Less expensive
15.9% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Louisiana average
Calcasieu Louisi County, 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.

Calcasieu Parish, LA

Housing costs in Calcasieu?
A typical home costs $177,900, which is 47.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.7% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Calcasieu costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Calcasieu?
To live comfortably in Calcasieu Louisi County, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Calcasieu?
Calcasieu, LA County offers a much lower cost of living than the US average. According to data from the most recent census, the median house value in Calcasieu is a mere $177,900 compared to the US average of $338,100. Furthermore, the cost of living index for Calcasieu is 84.1 when compared to the US average of 100. This means that residents of Calcasieu can expect to pay 15.9% less for goods and services than those in other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCalcasieuLouisianaUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  92.3  Unlock100.0
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  60.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  90.9  Unlock100.0
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  94.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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