Cost of Living in Mansura, LA

With a cost of living index of 60, Mansura, LA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Louisiana state average of 74. Mansura is a small community of 1,254 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mansura's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $659 (50% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $103,600 (66% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.9x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Mansura is $20,938, which is 72% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 38% 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.