Cost of Living in Coushatta, LA

With a cost of living index of 60, Coushatta, LA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the Louisiana state average of 74. Coushatta is a small community of 1,945 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Coushatta's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $701 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $91,800 (70% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Coushatta is $29,477, which is 61% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. 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.