Cost of Living in Jefferson Parish, LA

Modeled annual cost: $47,406.

Median family income: $82,463.

LA Median $44,055

Jefferson Parish, LA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$82,463

Estimated Annual Costs

$47,406

Cost/Income Ratio

57.5%

State Rank

#12Most expensive counties in LA out of 64See Louisiana county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Jefferson Parish, LA.

$12,414 per year.*26.19% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,406

Per year

  • Housing:
    $12,41426.2%
  • Transport:
    $11,20623.6%
  • Taxes:
    $8,81918.6%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,48711.6%
  • Other Costs:
    $5,18710.9%
  • Food:
    $4,2929.1%

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

Cheaper counties in Louisiana

1De Soto Parish, LA
$40,568
2Natchitoches Parish, LA
$40,973
3Webster Parish, LA
$41,073
4East Carroll Parish, LA
$41,127
5Madison Parish, LA
$41,355

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