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Cost of living in Assumption Parish, LA

Part of the Baton Rouge Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,780/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,720 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $830 30%
Federal tax $494 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $100 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Assumption Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$805
per month
1 bedroom
$830
per month
2 bedroom
$926
per month
3 bedroom
$1,298
per month
4 bedroom
$1,532
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Assumption Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,546
per year
Individual earnings
$40,256
per year
Per capita
$30,471
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Assumption Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$141,200
Annual property tax
$609

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Assumption 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 Assumption Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.8%

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 Assumption 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 Assumption Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.1 min
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
2.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Assumption Parish

What it costs to live in Assumption Parish each month.

Single person
$2,780
per month
  • Rent $830
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $494
  • State tax $100
Couple
$3,688
per month
  • Rent $926
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $530
  • State tax $138
Family
$6,182
per month
  • Rent $1,298
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $530
  • State tax $138

Frequently asked questions about Assumption Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Assumption Parish?

In Assumption Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $830 per month, a two-bedroom averages $926 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,298 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Assumption Parish?

In Assumption Parish, LA, the average household income is $52,546 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,256 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Assumption Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Assumption Parish, LA is approximately $2,780 per month for a single person, $3,688 for a couple, $6,182 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Assumption Parish?

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

Is Assumption Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Assumption Parish, LA would need approximately $2,780 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,546 per year ($4,379 per month). Assumption Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Assumption Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Assumption Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Assumption Parish?

The average home value in Assumption Parish, LA is $141,200, with average annual property taxes of $609, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Assumption Parish compare to other areas?

You can compare Assumption Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Assumption Parish is in the Baton Rouge, 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