Cost of Living in Baskin, LA

With a cost of living index of 67, Baskin, LA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 33% cheaper than the national average and 7% below the Louisiana state average of 74. Baskin is a small community of 180 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Baskin's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $763 (42% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $157,800 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Baskin is $66,071, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.