Cost of Living in Lafourche Crossing, LA

With a cost of living index of 100, Lafourche Crossing, LA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% cheaper than the national average and 26% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Lafourche Crossing is a small community of 2,439 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lafourche Crossing's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,573 (19% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $257,600 (16% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Lafourche Crossing is $78,173, which is 4% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, 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.