Louisiana Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 64 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$873/mo
Average Home Value
$161,894
Average Owner Cost
$703/mo
▼25% below national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$873/mo
25% below national median
Average Home Value
$161,894
43% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$703/mo
58% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Louisiana Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines Parish | Expensive$1,611/mo | $275,800 | $902/mo | 29.0% |
| St. Tammany Parish | Moderate$1,305/mo | $272,200 | $1,313/mo | 31.0% |
| Ascension Parish | Moderate$1,283/mo | $265,300 | $1,320/mo | 29.0% |
| Orleans Parish | Moderate$1,211/mo | $296,400 | $1,404/mo | 35.0% |
| Bossier Parish | Moderate$1,168/mo | $215,100 | $1,084/mo | 29.0% |
| Jefferson Parish | Moderate$1,162/mo | $243,500 | $1,070/mo | 31.0% |
| St. Charles Parish | Moderate$1,144/mo | $256,800 | $1,270/mo | 35.0% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Moderate$1,121/mo | $241,800 | $1,185/mo | 33.0% |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | Moderate$1,118/mo | $184,000 | $1,014/mo | 26.0% |
| Livingston Parish | Moderate$1,102/mo | $218,900 | $1,077/mo | 28.0% |
| Calcasieu Parish | Moderate$1,096/mo | $208,500 | $823/mo | 30.0% |
| St. Bernard Parish | Moderate$1,083/mo | $192,100 | $850/mo | 35.0% |
| Vernon Parish | Moderate$1,038/mo | $143,500 | $593/mo | 25.0% |
| Lafayette Parish | Moderate$1,022/mo | $234,200 | $1,083/mo | 30.0% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Moderate$1,021/mo | $225,900 | $995/mo | 27.0% |
| Terrebonne Parish | Moderate$1,010/mo | $189,100 | $829/mo | 28.0% |
| West Feliciana Parish | Affordable$998/mo | $263,200 | $909/mo | 47.0% |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Affordable$974/mo | $204,600 | $872/mo | 33.0% |
| Caddo Parish | Affordable$962/mo | $175,900 | $922/mo | 33.0% |
| Rapides Parish | Affordable$942/mo | $179,100 | $798/mo | 31.0% |
| Lafourche Parish | Affordable$933/mo | $190,800 | $706/mo | 30.0% |
| Ouachita Parish | Affordable$923/mo | $183,000 | $868/mo | 35.0% |
| Iberia Parish | Affordable$891/mo | $156,000 | $688/mo | 30.0% |
| Beauregard Parish | Affordable$882/mo | $164,500 | $562/mo | 28.0% |
| St. Martin Parish | Affordable$865/mo | $151,000 | $574/mo | 34.0% |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Affordable$847/mo | $145,000 | $596/mo | 29.0% |
| St. Mary Parish | Affordable$839/mo | $128,000 | $552/mo | 30.0% |
| Richland Parish | Affordable$836/mo | $124,500 | $590/mo | 25.0% |
| Lincoln Parish | Affordable$821/mo | $195,500 | $632/mo | 39.0% |
| St. James Parish | Affordable$821/mo | $197,800 | $700/mo | 28.0% |
| Iberville Parish | Affordable$817/mo | $177,100 | $736/mo | 26.0% |
| Grant Parish | Affordable$806/mo | $135,900 | $561/mo | 27.0% |
| St. Helena Parish | Affordable$802/mo | $106,400 | $434/mo | 27.0% |
| Vermilion Parish | Affordable$802/mo | $159,700 | $582/mo | 30.0% |
| Assumption Parish | Affordable$801/mo | $141,200 | $533/mo | 45.0% |
| Morehouse Parish | Affordable$795/mo | $108,700 | $506/mo | 37.0% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | Affordable$794/mo | $174,500 | $581/mo | 36.0% |
| Webster Parish | Affordable$777/mo | $105,600 | $530/mo | 43.0% |
| Concordia Parish | Affordable$774/mo | $102,400 | $541/mo | 33.0% |
| Washington Parish | Affordable$772/mo | $139,400 | $469/mo | 34.0% |
| East Carroll Parish | Affordable$767/mo | $87,400 | $509/mo | 51.0% |
| Natchitoches Parish | Affordable$767/mo | $163,000 | $664/mo | 35.0% |
| Union Parish | Affordable$758/mo | $115,400 | $490/mo | 32.0% |
| Caldwell Parish | Affordable$756/mo | $106,000 | $506/mo | 42.0% |
| East Feliciana Parish | Affordable$745/mo | $213,700 | $631/mo | 19.0% |
| St. Landry Parish | Affordable$742/mo | $142,900 | $490/mo | 30.0% |
| Allen Parish | Affordable$739/mo | $110,800 | $440/mo | 28.0% |
| Avoyelles Parish | Affordable$739/mo | $120,200 | $575/mo | 34.0% |
| Red River Parish | Affordable$731/mo | $103,200 | $560/mo | 31.0% |
| Acadia Parish | Affordable$725/mo | $146,900 | $553/mo | 31.0% |
| Catahoula Parish | Affordable$724/mo | $88,000 | $543/mo | 42.0% |
| De Soto Parish | Affordable$719/mo | $150,700 | $619/mo | 31.0% |
| Franklin Parish | Affordable$719/mo | $117,200 | $541/mo | 28.0% |
| Jackson Parish | Affordable$719/mo | $107,400 | $482/mo | 28.0% |
| West Carroll Parish | Affordable$692/mo | $97,600 | $445/mo | 25.0% |
| Sabine Parish | Affordable$664/mo | $129,400 | $535/mo | 30.0% |
| Evangeline Parish | Affordable$663/mo | $118,500 | $597/mo | 31.0% |
| Winn Parish | Affordable$640/mo | $102,600 | $436/mo | 26.0% |
| Madison Parish | Affordable$625/mo | $90,600 | $477/mo | 29.0% |
| Claiborne Parish | Affordable$619/mo | $82,400 | $370/mo | 41.0% |
| Tensas Parish | Affordable$613/mo | $80,300 | $546/mo | 29.0% |
| Bienville Parish | Affordable$600/mo | $93,600 | $405/mo | 30.0% |
| LaSalle Parish | Affordable$576/mo | $137,200 | $693/mo | 28.0% |
| Cameron Parish | N/A | $183,300 | $652/mo | N/A |
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