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Cost of Living in Louisiana

The cost of living in Louisiana State is relatively low compared to other states. The average cost of living in the state, including costs for housing, transportation, food, and healthcare among other expenses, is about 10% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive place for people looking to move to an area with a lower cost of living. Additionally, Louisiana has no state income tax which further reduces the overall cost of living.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Louisiana is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Louisiana, Louisiana is more expensive.

Louisiana cost of living is 89.9

COST OF LIVINGLouisianaUnited States
  89.9100
  92.7100
  113.2100
  64.9100
  $184,800$338,100
  89.9100
  108.2100
  81.4100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Louisiana    28 Reviews
    Personal Experience While Living in Sienna Plantat - 2/6/2015
    In regards to crime, schools, and some of the management while living there (it being a master planned community in an extraterritorial jurisdiction of Missouri City), I... Read More

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    Small town. .but making a comeback ! - 10/24/2012
    Lake Charles promises great prosperity in future years. .suffering economically like most smaller cities, there are big plans for future growth in industry and... Read More

    So sad for the people - 7/3/2012
    I have lived in Louisiana all my life and never in the past considered leaving. It was the state I was born in. I had hope in this governor that we elected. Bur it... Read More


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    70726, 70072, 70065, 70301, 71111, 70737, 70816, 70506, 70560, 70769, ... 532 more

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