Cost of Living in Orleans Parish, LA

Modeled annual cost: $46,989.

Median family income: $78,575.

Affordability Snapshot

LA County Median

$44,055

State Rank

14thMost expensive counties in LA out of 64See Louisiana county rankings

Median Income

$78,575

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Orleans Parish, LA.

$12,938 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,989

Per year

  • Housing:$12,938
  • Transport:$9,777
  • Taxes:$8,722
  • Healthcare:$5,487
  • Other Costs:$5,450
  • Food:$4,616
  • Childcare:$0

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

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

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