Louisiana has a cost of living that's slightly below the national average. However, one area it excels in is its housing and utilities, which are over 13 points below the national average. With that said, every other part of Louisiana is cheaper. Even the average rent is more affordable in this state than the rest of the US. That's a rarity. Of course, it can depend on where you're moving to, but Louisiana overall has a better cost of living than most states. So visit it and see what the fuss is about in this state.
COST OF LIVING | Louisiana | United States |
---|---|---|
Overall | 93.9 | 100 |
Grocery | 95.6 | 100 |
Housing | 86.3 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $163,100 | $291,700 |
Utilities | 86.7 | 100 |
Transportation | 94.9 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 98.4 | 100 |
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