Cost of living in Allen Parish, LA
Population 22,552 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Allen Parish
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Allen Parish
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Allen Parish
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Allen Parish
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Allen Parish
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Allen Parish
State and local tax rates for Louisiana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Allen Parish
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Allen Parish
What it costs to live in Allen Parish each month.
- Rent $783
- Energy $186
- Water $55
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $270
- State tax $60
- Rent $903
- Energy $223
- Water $65
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $509
- State tax $133
- Rent $1,119
- Energy $279
- Water $75
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $509
- State tax $133
Frequently asked questions about Allen Parish
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Allen Parish?
In Allen Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,119 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Allen Parish?
In Allen Parish, LA, the average household income is $51,138 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $26,584 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Allen Parish?
The estimated cost of living in Allen Parish, LA is approximately $2,469 per month for a single person, $3,639 for a couple, $5,977 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Allen Parish?
The combined sales tax rate in Allen Parish, LA is 9.55%, which includes the Louisiana state rate of 4.45% plus an average local rate of 5.10%.
Is Allen Parish an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Allen Parish, LA would need approximately $2,469 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,138 per year ($4,262 per month). Allen Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Allen Parish?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Allen Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Allen Parish?
The average home value in Allen Parish, LA is $110,800, with average annual property taxes of $199, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Allen Parish compare to other areas?
You can compare Allen Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Allen Parish is in Louisiana.
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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