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Cost of Living in Louisiana

Rich culture and affordable living. Explore 354 cities and towns.

Cities

354

State Tax

4.3%

Avg Rent

$967

/month (1BR)

Cost Index

88

(100 = US avg)

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Cost Range in Louisiana

💚 Most Affordable

1Bayou Cane
$1,008/mo
2Hammond
$1,008/mo
3Zachary
$1,008/mo

💰 Highest Cost

1Baton Rouge
$1,288/mo
2New Orleans
$1,288/mo
3Lafayette
$1,176/mo

Largest Cities in Louisiana

#1

New Orleans

96
Pop. 383,997$1,288/mo
#2

Baton Rouge

96
Pop. 227,470$1,288/mo
#3

Shreveport

93
Pop. 187,593$1,176/mo
#4

Metairie

93
Pop. 143,507$1,176/mo
#5

Lafayette

93
Pop. 121,374$1,176/mo
#6

Lake Charles

92
Pop. 84,872$1,120/mo
#7

Kenner

92
Pop. 66,448$1,120/mo
#8

Bossier City

92
Pop. 62,701$1,120/mo
#9

Monroe

91
Pop. 47,702$1,064/mo
#10

Alexandria

91
Pop. 45,275$1,064/mo
#11

Houma

91
Pop. 33,406$1,064/mo
#12

Prairieville

91
Pop. 33,197$1,064/mo

All 354 Places in Louisiana

New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportMetairieLafayetteLake CharlesKennerBossier CityMonroeAlexandriaHoumaPrairievilleMarreroCentralLaplaceSlidellNew IberiaTerrytownHarveyRustonSulphurChalmetteBayou CaneHammondZacharyShenandoahNatchitochesEstelleGretnaThibodauxYoungsvilleOpelousasPinevilleLulingRiver RidgeBroussardBayou BlueGardereMandevilleWest MonroeClaiborneMoss BluffBakerGonzalesMindenCrowleyCovingtonMorgan CityDestrehanWoodmere

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