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Cost of living in Caddo Parish, LA

Part of the Shreveport Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,748/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 232,973 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $892 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $414 15%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $86 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Caddo 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 Caddo Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,067
per year
Individual earnings
$35,392
per year
Per capita
$33,008
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Caddo Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$175,900
Annual property tax
$1,081

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Caddo 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 Caddo Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.7%

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 Caddo 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 Caddo Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.6 min
Drive alone
80.8%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
5.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Caddo Parish

What it costs to live in Caddo Parish each month.

Single person
$2,748
per month
  • Rent $892
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $414
  • State tax $86
Couple
$3,733
per month
  • Rent $1,017
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $493
  • State tax $129
Family
$6,155
per month
  • Rent $1,317
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $493
  • State tax $129

Frequently asked questions about Caddo Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Caddo Parish?

In Caddo 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 Caddo Parish?

In Caddo Parish, LA, the average household income is $50,067 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,392 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Caddo Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Caddo Parish, LA is approximately $2,748 per month for a single person, $3,733 for a couple, $6,155 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Caddo Parish?

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

Is Caddo Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Caddo Parish, LA would need approximately $2,748 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,067 per year ($4,172 per month). Caddo Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Caddo Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Caddo Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Caddo Parish?

The average home value in Caddo Parish, LA is $175,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,081, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Caddo Parish compare to other areas?

You can compare Caddo Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Caddo 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