Cost of Living in Louisiana, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
70.6
100 = national avg
-29.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,082
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$73,468
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing56.3
Food85.2
Transportation70.3
Healthcare88.1
Utilities82.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$700
per month
2 Bedroom
$918
per month
The overall cost of living index in Louisiana is 70.6, which is 29.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 56.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,082 per year to cover basic expenses.