Cost of Living in St. Bernard Parish, LA

Modeled annual cost: $47,091.

Median family income: $68,348.

Affordability Snapshot

LA County Median

$44,055

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in LA out of 64See Louisiana county rankings

Median Income

$68,348

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in St. Bernard Parish, LA.

$12,388 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,091

Per year

  • Transport:$12,388
  • Housing:$11,570
  • Taxes:$8,746
  • Healthcare:$5,487
  • Other Costs:$4,850
  • Food:$4,050
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1De Soto Parish, LA
$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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