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Cost of living in Acadia Parish, LA

Part of the Lafayette Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,543/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 57,218 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $688 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $413 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $86 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Acadia Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$619
per month
1 bedroom
$688
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,088
per month
4 bedroom
$1,197
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Acadia Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,266
per year
Individual earnings
$35,343
per year
Per capita
$26,103
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Acadia Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$146,900
Annual property tax
$446

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Acadia Parish

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$152
per month · 12.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$34
per month
Annual total
$2,232
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Acadia Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Acadia Parish

State and local tax rates for Louisiana.

State income tax
4.3%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Acadia Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.7 min
Drive alone
84.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Acadia Parish

What it costs to live in Acadia Parish each month.

Single person
$2,543
per month
  • Rent $688
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $413
  • State tax $86
Couple
$3,534
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $422
  • State tax $115
Family
$5,841
per month
  • Rent $1,088
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $422
  • State tax $115

Frequently asked questions about Acadia Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Acadia Parish?

In Acadia Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,088 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Acadia Parish?

In Acadia Parish, LA, the average household income is $45,266 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,343 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Acadia Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Acadia Parish, LA is approximately $2,543 per month for a single person, $3,534 for a couple, $5,841 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Acadia Parish?

The combined sales tax rate in Acadia Parish, LA is 9.55%, which includes the Louisiana state rate of 4.45% plus an average local rate of 5.10%.

Is Acadia Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Acadia Parish, LA would need approximately $2,543 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,266 per year ($3,772 per month). Acadia Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Acadia Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Acadia Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Acadia Parish?

The average home value in Acadia Parish, LA is $146,900, with average annual property taxes of $446, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Acadia Parish compare to other areas?

You can compare Acadia Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Acadia Parish is in the Lafayette, LA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources