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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
| # | City | Cost Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport | 68 | View → |
| 2 | Lafayette | 75 | View → |
| 3 | Baton Rouge | 77 | View → |
| 4 | New Orleans | 95 | View → |
Shreveport is the most affordable city in Louisiana with a cost of living index of 68 and median rent of $1,170/month. This is 32 points below the national average of 100.
Across the 4 cities tracked in Louisiana, the average cost of living index is 79 (national average: 111). Average monthly rent is $1,347, compared to the national average of $1,895.
Louisiana's average cost index of 79 is 32 points below the national average of 111. The most affordable city, Shreveport, has an index of 68, while the most expensive, New Orleans, is at 95.
In Shreveport (cheapest city), a salary of $50,000–$60,000 typically allows comfortable living with rent under 30% of net income. In more expensive cities like New Orleans, you may need $80,000–$100,000 to maintain the same standard. Use our salary checker to see exact calculations.
Louisiana is more affordable than the national average, making it a solid choice for cost-conscious movers.