Cost of living in Caldwell Parish, LA
Population 9,563 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Caldwell Parish
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Caldwell Parish
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Caldwell Parish
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Caldwell Parish
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell Parish
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Caldwell Parish
What it costs to live in Caldwell Parish each month.
- Rent $694
- Energy $186
- Water $55
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $510
- State tax $103
- Rent $910
- Energy $223
- Water $65
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $418
- State tax $114
- Rent $1,096
- Energy $279
- Water $75
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $418
- State tax $114
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Parish
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Caldwell Parish?
In Caldwell Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $694 per month, a two-bedroom averages $910 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,096 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Caldwell Parish?
In Caldwell Parish, LA, the average household income is $44,957 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,250 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Caldwell Parish?
The estimated cost of living in Caldwell Parish, LA is approximately $2,663 per month for a single person, $3,536 for a couple, $5,844 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Caldwell Parish?
The combined sales tax rate in Caldwell Parish, LA is 9.55%, which includes the Louisiana state rate of 4.45% plus an average local rate of 5.10%.
Is Caldwell Parish an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Caldwell Parish, LA would need approximately $2,663 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,957 per year ($3,746 per month). Caldwell Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Caldwell Parish?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Caldwell Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Caldwell Parish?
The average home value in Caldwell Parish, LA is $106,000, with average annual property taxes of $341, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Caldwell Parish compare to other areas?
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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