Louisiana has a cost of living index of 74 (US average = 100) with a median household income of $54,685 and a population of 2,995,707. We ranked 15 cities based on affordability, income, housing value, and climate to find the best places to call home in Louisiana.
Prairieville is 6% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $115,610 and a population of 35,010.
Youngsville is 8% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $113,164 and a population of 16,664.
Shenandoah is 5% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $107,544 and a population of 18,259.
Zachary is 3% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $90,507 and a population of 19,637.
Moss Bluff is 10% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $85,984 and a population of 11,451.
Broussard is 15% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $116,613 and a population of 13,791.
Woodmere is 11% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $73,615 and a population of 11,775.
Slidell is 9% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $66,657 and a population of 28,664.
Shreveport is 25% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $48,465 and a population of 183,483.
Sulphur is 24% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $58,044 and a population of 21,004.
Destrehan is 8% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $100,189 and a population of 11,786.
Central is 4% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $90,091 and a population of 29,603.
Timberlane is 8% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $66,170 and a population of 11,169.
Morgan City is 30% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $56,729 and a population of 11,208.
New Iberia is 30% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $50,802 and a population of 27,926.
Our livability score combines four data-driven factors: affordability (35% — cost of living index relative to national average), income (25% — median household income from the Census Bureau), housing value (15% — home price to income ratio), and climate (15% — NOAA temperature normals favoring moderate climates). Population serves as a proxy for amenities (10%).
Only cities with at least 5,000–10,000 residents are included. Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Zillow, HUD, and NOAA.