Cost of Living in Barataria, LA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.6
100 = national avg
+9.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,224
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,984
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing94.0
Food113.3
Transportation126.5
Healthcare110.6
Utilities106.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,113
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,331
per month
The overall cost of living index in Barataria is 109.6, which is 9.6% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 94.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,224 per year to cover basic expenses.