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Cost of living in Morehouse Parish, LA

Part of the Monroe Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,417/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,967 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $688 28%
Healthcare $480 20%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $315 13%
Federal tax $306 13%
Energy $186 8%
State tax $67 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Morehouse Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$684
per month
1 bedroom
$688
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,188
per month
4 bedroom
$1,302
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Morehouse Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,981
per year
Individual earnings
$28,795
per year
Per capita
$24,038
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Morehouse Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$108,700
Annual property tax
$467

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.2%

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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.6 min
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Morehouse Parish

What it costs to live in Morehouse Parish each month.

Single person
$2,417
per month
  • Rent $688
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $306
  • State tax $67
Couple
$3,389
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $301
  • State tax $91
Family
$5,796
per month
  • Rent $1,188
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $301
  • State tax $91

Frequently asked questions about Morehouse Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Morehouse Parish?

In Morehouse Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,188 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Morehouse Parish?

In Morehouse Parish, LA, the average household income is $36,981 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,795 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Morehouse Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Morehouse Parish, LA is approximately $2,417 per month for a single person, $3,389 for a couple, $5,796 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Morehouse Parish?

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

Is Morehouse Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Morehouse Parish, LA would need approximately $2,417 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,981 per year ($3,082 per month). Morehouse Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Morehouse Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Morehouse Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Morehouse Parish?

The average home value in Morehouse Parish, LA is $108,700, with average annual property taxes of $467, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Morehouse Parish compare to other areas?

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