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Cost of living in Grant Parish, LA

Part of the Alexandria Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,708/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,123 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $762 28%
Federal tax $490 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $100 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Grant Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$710
per month
1 bedroom
$762
per month
2 bedroom
$1,000
per month
3 bedroom
$1,354
per month
4 bedroom
$1,513
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grant Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,112
per year
Individual earnings
$40,039
per year
Per capita
$26,307
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grant Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$135,900
Annual property tax
$864

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grant 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 Grant Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.5%

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 Grant 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 Grant Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.6 min
Drive alone
90.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
2.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grant Parish

What it costs to live in Grant Parish each month.

Single person
$2,708
per month
  • Rent $762
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $490
  • State tax $100
Couple
$3,932
per month
  • Rent $1,000
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $168
Family
$6,408
per month
  • Rent $1,354
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $168

Frequently asked questions about Grant Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grant Parish?

In Grant Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $762 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,000 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,354 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grant Parish?

In Grant Parish, LA, the average household income is $61,112 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,039 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grant Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Grant Parish, LA is approximately $2,708 per month for a single person, $3,932 for a couple, $6,408 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grant Parish?

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

Is Grant Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grant Parish, LA would need approximately $2,708 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,112 per year ($5,093 per month). Grant Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Grant Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grant Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grant Parish?

The average home value in Grant Parish, LA is $135,900, with average annual property taxes of $864, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grant Parish compare to other areas?

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