Zip 70043 (Chalmette, LA) Cost of Living


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Chalmette cost of living score
90.5
Less expensive
9.5% lower
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Louisiana average
Chalmette (zip 70043), Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Louisiana.

Zip 70043 (Chalmette, LA)

Housing costs in Chalmette?
A typical home costs $196,600, which is 41.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chalmette costs $1,040 per month, which is 4.0% more than the national average of $1,000 and 13.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,180.

Can I afford Chalmette?
To live comfortably in Chalmette (zip 70043), Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chalmette?
The cost of living in 70043 Chalmette, LA is fairly reasonable. The median home value is $142,400, which is lower than the national average and the median gross rent is $1,149. Transportation costs are also relatively low with the most recent gas prices being about 3% lower than the US average. With the convenient proximity to New Orleans and other urban areas in Louisiana, as well as affordable housing options and transportation costs, living in 70043 Chalmette, LA can be a great option for budget-minded individuals or families.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChalmetteLouisianaUnited States
  90.589.9100.0
  95.992.7100
  109.4113.2100.0
  52.764.9100.0
  $196,600$184,800$338,100
  85.6%89.9%100.0%
  130.2108.2100.0
  76.481.4100.0

   100=National Average

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