Cost of Living in New Roads, LA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
71.9
100 = national avg
-28.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,631
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$74,764
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing56.0
Food86.7
Transportation73.4
Healthcare89.4
Utilities83.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,064
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,204
per month
The overall cost of living index in New Roads is 71.9, which is 28.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 56.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,631 per year to cover basic expenses.