2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 311 cities in Louisiana.
Average median home value across Louisiana cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Louisiana.
COL index 91.9 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Louisiana.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Hills Place CDP | 111.0 | Expensive | $411,800 | N/A |
| 2 | Echo CDP | 108.0 | Moderate | $372,400 | N/A |
| 3 | Belle Chasse CDP | 107.2 | Moderate | $361,800 | N/A |
| 4 | Spokane CDP | 106.8 | Moderate | $356,400 | N/A |
| 5 | Mound | 105.4 | Moderate | $337,500 | N/A |
| 6 | Eden Isle CDP | 104.4 | Moderate | $324,600 | N/A |
| 7 | Killian | 104.3 | Moderate | $323,900 | N/A |
| 8 | Lockport Heights CDP | 104.3 | Moderate | $322,900 | N/A |
| 9 | Forest Hill | 104.1 | Moderate | $320,100 | N/A |
| 10 | Shenandoah CDP | 104.0 | Moderate | $319,300 | N/A |
| 11 | Harahan | 103.3 | Moderate | $309,400 | N/A |
| 12 | Metairie CDP | 103.2 | Moderate | $308,900 | N/A |
| 13 | Destrehan CDP | 102.8 | Moderate | $303,400 | N/A |
| 14 | Point Place CDP | 102.8 | Moderate | $303,100 | N/A |
| 15 | Prairieville CDP | 102.7 | Moderate | $302,200 | N/A |
| 16 | Broussard | 102.6 | Moderate | $301,000 | N/A |
| 17 | Woodworth | 102.4 | Moderate | $298,400 | N/A |
| 18 | Bayou Gauche CDP | 102.2 | Moderate | $295,900 | N/A |
| 19 | Covington | 102.0 | Moderate | $292,500 | N/A |
| 20 | Montz CDP | 101.7 | Moderate | $288,900 | N/A |
Complete directory of every tracked city and town. Filter or scroll to find yours.
States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources