Cost of Living in Forest Hill, LA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
136.6
100 = national avg
+36.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,112
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$142,082
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing129.0
Food129.1
Transportation158.2
Healthcare123.3
Utilities123.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$780
per month
2 Bedroom
$994
per month
The overall cost of living index in Forest Hill is 136.6, which is 36.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 129.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,112 per year to cover basic expenses.