Cost of living in Jackson Parish, LA
Population 14,939 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Jackson Parish
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Jackson Parish
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Jackson Parish
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Jackson Parish
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson Parish
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Jackson Parish
What it costs to live in Jackson Parish each month.
- Rent $816
- Energy $186
- Water $55
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $403
- State tax $84
- Rent $903
- Energy $223
- Water $65
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $394
- State tax $109
- Rent $1,260
- Energy $279
- Water $75
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $394
- State tax $109
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Parish
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Jackson Parish?
In Jackson Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $816 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,260 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Jackson Parish?
In Jackson Parish, LA, the average household income is $43,345 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,686 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Jackson Parish?
The estimated cost of living in Jackson Parish, LA is approximately $2,659 per month for a single person, $3,500 for a couple, $5,979 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Jackson Parish?
The combined sales tax rate in Jackson Parish, LA is 9.55%, which includes the Louisiana state rate of 4.45% plus an average local rate of 5.10%.
Is Jackson Parish an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Jackson Parish, LA would need approximately $2,659 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,345 per year ($3,612 per month). Jackson Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Jackson Parish?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Jackson Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Jackson Parish?
The average home value in Jackson Parish, LA is $107,400, with average annual property taxes of $354, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Jackson Parish compare to other areas?
You can compare Jackson Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Jackson Parish is in Louisiana.
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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