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Cost of Living in Dodson, LA

Population: 261 | Louisiana

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Dodson is 22% less expensive than the national average.

54
Housing
100
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Dodson, LA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 78, Dodson, LA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Dodson is a small community of 261 residents.

The median household income in Dodson is $34,115, which is 55% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$34,115
vs US Median ($75,149)
-55%

Housing

Median Rent
$717/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$607/mo
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