Compare My CityCost of Living in Louisiana
We track 10 metro areas in Louisiana. The average of the 10 metros we track in Louisiana is 87.3 on the BEA's overall price index — 12.7% below the US average of 100. Monroe, LA is the least expensive at 83.6, while Slidell, LA is the most expensive at 92.7. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Louisiana
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | 85.7 | −14.3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 90.8 | −9.2% |
| Hammond, LA | 84.5 | −15.5% |
| Houma, LA | 85.1 | −14.9% |
| Lafayette, LA | 87.2 | −12.8% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 85.9 | −14.1% |
| Monroe, LA | 83.6 | −16.4% |
| New Orleans, LA | 92.6 | −7.4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 84.8 | −15.2% |
| Slidell, LA | 92.7 | −7.3% |