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Cost of Living in Hester, LA

Population: 756 | Louisiana

87
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Hester is 13% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
62
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 87, Hester, LA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Hester is a small community of 756 residents.

The median household income in Hester is $142,571, which is 90% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the New Orleans-Metairie, 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
$142,571
vs US Median ($75,149)
+90%

Housing

Median Home Value
$189,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$959/mo

Everyday Prices in Hester

BLS Average Prices for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-22% vs US

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