Cost of Living in Plaquemines Parish, LA

Modeled annual cost: $56,948.

Median family income: $93,705.

LA Median $44,055

Plaquemines Parish, LA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$93,705

Estimated Annual Costs

$56,948

Cost/Income Ratio

60.8%

State Rank

#1Most expensive counties in LA out of 64See Louisiana county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Plaquemines Parish, LA.

$17,211 per year.*30.22% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$56,948

Per year

  • Housing:
    $17,21130.2%
  • Transport:
    $12,65822.2%
  • Taxes:
    $11,18319.6%
  • Other Costs:
    $6,54411.5%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,4879.6%
  • Food:
    $3,8656.8%

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

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$40,568
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$40,973
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$41,073
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$41,127
5Madison Parish, LA
$41,355

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