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Cost of living in De Soto Parish, LA

Part of the Shreveport Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,723/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,897 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $892 33%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $393 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $82 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in De Soto 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 De Soto Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,077
per year
Individual earnings
$34,090
per year
Per capita
$29,925
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in De Soto Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$150,700
Annual property tax
$467

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in De Soto 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 De Soto Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

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 De Soto 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 De Soto Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.1 min
Drive alone
82.7%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
3.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for De Soto Parish

What it costs to live in De Soto Parish each month.

Single person
$2,723
per month
  • Rent $892
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $393
  • State tax $82
Couple
$3,662
per month
  • Rent $1,017
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $117
Family
$6,084
per month
  • Rent $1,317
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $117

Frequently asked questions about De Soto Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in De Soto Parish?

In De Soto 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 De Soto Parish?

In De Soto Parish, LA, the average household income is $46,077 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,090 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in De Soto Parish?

The estimated cost of living in De Soto Parish, LA is approximately $2,723 per month for a single person, $3,662 for a couple, $6,084 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in De Soto Parish?

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

Is De Soto Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in De Soto Parish, LA would need approximately $2,723 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,077 per year ($3,840 per month). De Soto Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in De Soto Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in De Soto Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in De Soto Parish?

The average home value in De Soto Parish, LA is $150,700, with average annual property taxes of $467, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does De Soto Parish compare to other areas?

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