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Cost of living in Livingston Parish, LA

Part of the Baton Rouge Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,123/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 145,583 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,081 35%
Federal tax $572 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $315 10%
Energy $186 6%
State tax $114 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Livingston Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,063
per month
1 bedroom
$1,081
per month
2 bedroom
$1,222
per month
3 bedroom
$1,528
per month
4 bedroom
$2,023
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Livingston Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$78,617
per year
Individual earnings
$45,002
per year
Per capita
$33,883
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Livingston Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$218,900
Annual property tax
$1,079

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Livingston 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 Livingston Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.9%

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 Livingston 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 Livingston Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.1 min
Drive alone
84.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Livingston Parish

What it costs to live in Livingston Parish each month.

Single person
$3,123
per month
  • Rent $1,081
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $572
  • State tax $114
Couple
$4,503
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $957
  • State tax $230
Family
$6,931
per month
  • Rent $1,528
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $957
  • State tax $230

Frequently asked questions about Livingston Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Livingston Parish?

In Livingston Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,081 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,528 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Livingston Parish?

In Livingston Parish, LA, the average household income is $78,617 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,002 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Livingston Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Livingston Parish, LA is approximately $3,123 per month for a single person, $4,503 for a couple, $6,931 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Livingston Parish?

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

Is Livingston Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Livingston Parish, LA would need approximately $3,123 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $78,617 per year ($6,551 per month). Livingston Parish is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Livingston Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Livingston Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Livingston Parish?

The average home value in Livingston Parish, LA is $218,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,079, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Livingston Parish compare to other areas?

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