Cost of Living in Ouachita Parish, LA

Modeled annual cost: $43,863.

Median family income: $68,882.

Affordability Snapshot

LA County Median

$44,055

State Rank

34thMost expensive counties in LA out of 64See Louisiana county rankings

Median Income

$68,882

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Ouachita Parish, LA.

$12,327 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,863

Per year

  • Transport:$12,327
  • Housing:$9,317
  • Taxes:$7,996
  • Healthcare:$6,294
  • Other Costs:$4,086
  • Food:$3,842
  • Childcare:$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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