Zip 70655 (Oberlin, LA) Cost of Living


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United States / Louisiana / No Metro Area / Allen County / Oberlin / Oberlin (zip 70655)

Oberlin cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
16.1% lower
than the Louisiana average
Oberlin (zip 70655), Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.1% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Zip 70655 (Oberlin, LA)

Housing costs in Oberlin?
A typical home costs $104,600, which is 69.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.4% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oberlin costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Oberlin?
To live comfortably in Oberlin (zip 70655), Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oberlin?
The cost of living in 70655 Oberlin, LA is quite affordable. According to the US Census Bureau, the median monthly housing cost for all households in 2018 was only $847. In addition, the overall cost of living index for the area was 93.3, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 100. This means that residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking their budget. Groceries are also reasonably priced with a 9% lower average than the national average. With lower prices on necessities such as rent and groceries, 70655 Oberlin, LA provides an ideal setting for those looking for a place to call home at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOberlinLouisianaUnited States
  75.489.9100.0
  89.492.7100
  128.3113.2100.0
  24.064.9100.0
  $104,600$184,800$338,100
  90.9%89.9%100.0%
  95.0108.2100.0
  70.481.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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