Cost of Living in Mamou, LA

With a cost of living index of 54, Mamou, LA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 46% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Louisiana state average of 74. Mamou is a small community of 2,884 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mamou's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $519 (61% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $88,300 (71% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Mamou is $19,841, which is 74% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.