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Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Cost of living in Bossier Parish, LA

Part of the Shreveport Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,866/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 129,134 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $892 31%
Federal tax $514 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $186 6%
State tax $104 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bossier Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$767
per month
1 bedroom
$892
per month
2 bedroom
$1,017
per month
3 bedroom
$1,317
per month
4 bedroom
$1,394
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bossier Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,336
per year
Individual earnings
$41,496
per year
Per capita
$36,233
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bossier Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$215,100
Annual property tax
$1,380

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bossier 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 Bossier Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.8%

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 Bossier 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 Bossier Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.1 min
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bossier Parish

What it costs to live in Bossier Parish each month.

Single person
$2,866
per month
  • Rent $892
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $104
Couple
$4,054
per month
  • Rent $1,017
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $756
  • State tax $187
Family
$6,476
per month
  • Rent $1,317
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $756
  • State tax $187

Frequently asked questions about Bossier Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bossier Parish?

In Bossier Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $892 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,017 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,317 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bossier Parish?

In Bossier Parish, LA, the average household income is $66,336 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,496 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bossier Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Bossier Parish, LA is approximately $2,866 per month for a single person, $4,054 for a couple, $6,476 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bossier Parish?

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

Is Bossier Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bossier Parish, LA would need approximately $2,866 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,336 per year ($5,528 per month). Bossier Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bossier Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bossier Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bossier Parish?

The average home value in Bossier Parish, LA is $215,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,380, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bossier Parish compare to other areas?

You can compare Bossier Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bossier Parish is in the Shreveport-Bossier City, 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