Cost of Living in Morgan City, LA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.7
100 = national avg
-9.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,929
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,377
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing80.7
Food93.4
Transportation112.0
Healthcare94.7
Utilities92.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$898
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,019
per month
The overall cost of living index in Morgan City is 90.7, which is 9.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,929 per year to cover basic expenses.