Cost of Living in Louisiana
Cost of Living in Louisiana | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 18% lower |
Utilities (Monthly) | 16% lower |
Food | 5% lower |
Healthcare | 2% lower |
Transportation | 5% lower |
Goods & Services | 3% lower |
The cost of living in Louisiana is 9% lower than the national average. Housing is 18% lower than the national average, while utilities are 16% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 5% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 3% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 2% lower in Louisiana compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 3% lower.
The Cost of Living in Louisiana Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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New Orleans, LA | 22% higher | 11% higher |
Baton Rouge, LA | 4% higher | 6% lower |
Shreveport, LA | 2% higher | 7% lower |
Houma, LA | 1% higher | 8% lower |
Thibodaux, LA | 0% | 8% lower |
Alexandria, LA | 2% lower | 11% lower |
Slidell, LA | 4% lower | 13% lower |
Lafayette, LA | 5% lower | 13% lower |
Lake Charles, LA | 5% lower | 13% lower |
Hammond, LA | 6% lower | 14% lower |
Monroe, LA | 6% lower | 14% lower |