Cost of Living in Bayou L'Ourse, LA
Population: 2,197 | Louisiana
Bayou L'Ourse is 21% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Bayou L'Ourse, LA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 79, Bayou L'Ourse, LA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Bayou L'Ourse is a small community of 2,197 residents.
The median household income in Bayou L'Ourse is $49,318, which is 34% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.
Everyday prices in the Baton Rouge, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
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.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $49,318
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -34%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $83,900
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $556/mo
Everyday Prices in Bayou L'Ourse
BLS Average Prices for the Baton Rouge, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area