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Cost of Living in Hosston, LA

Population: 334 | Louisiana

77
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Hosston is 23% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
28
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 77, Hosston, LA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Hosston is a small community of 334 residents.

The median household income in Hosston is $67,500, which is 10% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, 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
$67,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-10%

Housing

Median Home Value
$84,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$418/mo

Everyday Prices in Hosston

BLS Average Prices for the Shreveport-Bossier City, 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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