Cost of Living in Louisiana

Avg Index: 73

57 cities · Updated March 2026

$1,088
Avg Rent / Month
$63,414
Avg Income
$217,007
Avg Home Value
73
Avg Cost Index
4.25%
Income Tax
4.45%
Sales Tax
Cheapest in Louisiana
Crowley
Index: 42 · Rent: $560/mo
Most Expensive in Louisiana
Belle Chasse
Index: 110 · Rent: $1,545/mo

Louisiana Cost of Living Overview

Louisiana is significantly more affordable than the national average, with a state-wide cost index of 73. The average monthly rent across Louisiana cities is $1,088, with median household incomes averaging $63,414 per year. The cheapest city is Crowley (index 42) and the most expensive is Belle Chasse (index 110).

Louisiana has a moderate tax environment with a 4.25% top income tax rate, 4.45% sales tax, and 0.55% effective property tax rate.

All 57 Cities in Louisiana — Ranked by Cost

Sorted from cheapest to most expensive (US average = 100)

#CityCost Index RentIncomeHome ValuePopulation
1 Crowley 42 $560/mo $27,826 $141,800 11,554
2 Bogalusa 43 $710/mo $37,846 $107,000 10,539
3 Opelousas 45 $734/mo $36,260 $113,000 15,662
4 Abbeville 46 $800/mo $34,977 $99,900 11,086
5 Raceland 46 $632/mo $53,328 $163,100 10,517
6 Minden 49 $803/mo $29,597 $116,700 11,604
7 Morgan 55 $861/mo $56,729 $146,100 11,208
8 New Iberia 55 $878/mo $50,802 $150,300 27,926
9 West Monroe 56 $815/mo $46,663 $174,400 12,837
10 Monroe 57 $823/mo $36,521 $174,800 47,241
11 Natchitoches 57 $777/mo $38,731 $188,400 17,682
12 Marrero 61 $997/mo $45,633 $173,200 31,866
13 Pineville 61 $876/mo $51,583 $182,900 14,268
14 Ruston 62 $819/mo $32,765 $226,700 22,224
15 Alexandria 63 $946/mo $47,357 $182,800 44,566
16 Sulphur 63 $1,015/mo $58,044 $175,200 21,004
17 Baker 64 $1,031/mo $59,451 $146,700 12,322
18 Shreveport 65 $980/mo $48,465 $178,100 183,483
19 Hammond 66 $932/mo $41,222 $219,400 20,790
20 Bayou Blue 68 $1,207/mo $60,189 $184,200 11,218
21 Carencro 68 $924/mo $70,217 $211,200 10,882
22 Houma 69 $1,011/mo $54,637 $207,900 32,760
23 Bayou Cane 70 $1,046/mo $73,235 $195,900 22,143
24 Bossier 71 $1,097/mo $55,130 $192,300 62,832
25 Lake Charles 71 $1,090/mo $56,864 $204,000 81,679
26 Laplace 71 $1,097/mo $68,028 $188,900 28,480
27 Thibodaux 71 $989/mo $53,775 $237,400 15,792
28 Chalmette 72 $1,089/mo $56,875 $203,800 22,447
29 Terrytown 72 $1,065/mo $56,944 $212,000 25,844
30 Baton Rouge 73 $1,044/mo $49,944 $224,500 223,699
31 Gretna 74 $1,017/mo $46,045 $242,600 17,468
32 Harvey 74 $1,196/mo $43,524 $189,700 21,710
33 Claiborne 77 $1,181/mo $69,173 $214,100 12,647
34 Lafayette 77 $1,065/mo $61,454 $251,300 121,537
35 Kenner 78 $1,129/mo $64,099 $241,800 65,113
36 Waggaman 79 $1,417/mo $59,566 $158,500 10,617
37 Gardere 80 $1,135/mo $60,694 $250,600 12,130
38 Estelle 81 $1,301/mo $73,519 $199,300 16,761
39 Woodmere 82 $1,374/mo $73,615 $187,000 11,775
40 Slidell 84 $1,381/mo $66,657 $207,800 28,664
41 Broussard 85 $982/mo $116,613 $301,000 13,791
42 Moss Bluff 85 $1,303/mo $85,984 $242,300 11,451
43 River Ridge 86 $1,067/mo $84,464 $330,700 13,170
44 Gonzales 87 $1,550/mo $66,152 $212,800 12,748
45 Timberlane 87 $1,410/mo $66,170 $209,200 11,169
46 Metairie 88 $1,159/mo $73,256 $308,900 138,995
47 Destrehan 90 $1,154/mo $100,189 $303,400 11,786
48 New Orleans 90 $1,211/mo $55,339 $296,400 376,035
49 Central 92 $1,373/mo $90,091 $270,700 29,603
50 Youngsville 92 $1,318/mo $113,164 $263,200 16,664
51 Shenandoah 94 $1,216/mo $107,544 $319,300 18,259
52 Covington 95 $1,374/mo $73,809 $292,500 11,568
53 Prairieville 95 $1,225/mo $115,610 $302,200 35,010
54 Luling 98 $1,570/mo $82,273 $268,400 13,873
55 Zachary 99 $1,440/mo $90,507 $258,000 19,637
56 Mandeville 105 $1,326/mo $89,122 $363,300 12,931
57 Belle Chasse 110 $1,545/mo $96,381 $361,800 11,046

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cost of living in Louisiana

What is the cost of living in Louisiana?
The average cost of living index across 57 cities in Louisiana is 73 (US average = 100). Average rent is $1,088/month and median household income averages $63,414/year.
What is the cheapest city in Louisiana?
The cheapest city in Louisiana is Crowley with a cost index of 42, median rent of $560/month, and median income of $27,826/year.
What is the most expensive city in Louisiana?
The most expensive city in Louisiana is Belle Chasse with a cost index of 110, median rent of $1,545/month, and median income of $96,381/year.
What are taxes like in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a top income tax rate of 4.25%, a sales tax of 4.45%, and an effective property tax rate of 0.55%.
How many cities does CostToLive cover in Louisiana?
We track cost of living data for 57 cities in Louisiana with populations of 10,000 or more, using US Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.