Cost of Living in Louisiana
The cost of living in Louisiana is 7% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Louisiana | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 13% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 13% lower |
| Food | 3% lower |
| Healthcare | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Summary
The cost of living in Louisiana is 7% lower than the national average. Housing is 13% lower than the national average, while utilities are 13% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 1% lower in Louisiana compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% lower.
The Cost of Living in Louisiana Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Louisiana’s 10 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Louisiana varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Louisiana is New Orleans, where the cost of living is 20% higher compared to the state average and 12% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Louisiana is Lake Charles, with a cost of living 8% lower below the state average and 14% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 20% higher | 12% higher |
| Houma, LA | 4% higher | 3% lower |
| Slidell, LA | 2% higher | 5% lower |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 2% higher | 5% lower |
| Alexandria, LA | 1% lower | 8% lower |
| Thibodaux, LA | 1% lower | 8% lower |
| Shreveport, LA | 1% lower | 8% lower |
| Hammond, LA | 6% lower | 12% lower |
| Monroe, LA | 6% lower | 13% lower |
| Lake Charles, LA | 8% lower | 14% lower |