Cost of Living in St. Joseph, LA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
62.7
100 = national avg
-37.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$27,589
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$65,209
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing57.2
Food75.9
Transportation51.8
Healthcare80.7
Utilities77.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$761
per month
2 Bedroom
$834
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Joseph is 62.7, which is 37.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 57.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $27,589 per year to cover basic expenses.