Cost of Living in Calcasieu Parish, LA

Modeled annual cost: $46,750.

Median family income: $84,341.

LA Median $44,055

Calcasieu Parish, LA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$84,341

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,750

Cost/Income Ratio

55.4%

State Rank

#16Most expensive counties in LA out of 64See Louisiana county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Calcasieu Parish, LA.

$12,747 per year.*27.27% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,750

Per year

  • Transport:
    $12,74727.3%
  • Housing:
    $10,49022.4%
  • Taxes:
    $8,66718.5%
  • Healthcare:
    $6,08513.0%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,5619.8%
  • Food:
    $4,2009.0%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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$40,973
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$41,073
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$41,127
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