Cost of Living in Louisiana Cities
Statewide median rent is $1,064, median home value $216,500 and median household income $60,756. 24 cities with 20,000+ residents, largest first.
| City | Rent | Home value | Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $1,251 | $315,700 | $56,631 | 371,853 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,067 | $234,700 | $49,994 | 222,771 |
| Shreveport, LA | $987 | $178,900 | $48,699 | 180,982 |
| Metairie, LA | $1,175 | $327,500 | $73,042 | 139,729 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,100 | $257,000 | $61,915 | 121,715 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,109 | $214,300 | $59,235 | 81,143 |
| Kenner, LA | $1,179 | $246,300 | $64,020 | 64,904 |
| Bossier City, LA | $1,107 | $202,100 | $55,819 | 62,901 |
| Monroe, LA | $886 | $198,900 | $40,505 | 47,004 |
| Alexandria, LA | $931 | $183,700 | $47,113 | 44,060 |
| Prairieville, LA | $1,324 | $317,400 | $104,923 | 35,238 |
| Marrero, LA | $1,042 | $169,800 | $41,402 | 32,540 |
| Houma, LA | $1,058 | $205,900 | $58,194 | 32,392 |
| Central, LA | $1,309 | $288,700 | $89,554 | 29,783 |
| Slidell, LA | $1,375 | $217,700 | $70,497 | 28,561 |
| Laplace, LA | $1,351 | $199,900 | $69,030 | 28,343 |
| New Iberia, LA | $894 | $158,300 | $47,087 | 27,571 |
| Terrytown, LA | $1,135 | $220,300 | $51,718 | 24,726 |
| Chalmette, LA | $1,110 | $214,700 | $54,904 | 22,616 |
| Ruston, LA | $816 | $225,300 | $31,120 | 22,284 |
| Hammond, LA | $1,061 | $221,400 | $48,166 | 21,539 |
| Bayou Cane, LA | $1,101 | $188,700 | $74,350 | 21,253 |
| Harvey, LA | $1,190 | $200,100 | $48,774 | 20,915 |
| Sulphur, LA | $994 | $182,900 | $61,760 | 20,775 |
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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