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Natchitoches, LA

Cost of living in Natchitoches Parish, LA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,565/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,047 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $783 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $351 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $75 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Natchitoches Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$704
per month
1 bedroom
$783
per month
2 bedroom
$1,027
per month
3 bedroom
$1,273
per month
4 bedroom
$1,447
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Natchitoches Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,798
per year
Individual earnings
$31,526
per year
Per capita
$26,602
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Natchitoches Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$163,000
Annual property tax
$766

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
83.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
3.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Natchitoches Parish

What it costs to live in Natchitoches Parish each month.

Single person
$2,565
per month
  • Rent $783
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $351
  • State tax $75
Couple
$3,685
per month
  • Rent $1,027
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $119
Family
$6,053
per month
  • Rent $1,273
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $119

Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Natchitoches Parish?

In Natchitoches Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,027 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,273 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Natchitoches Parish?

In Natchitoches Parish, LA, the average household income is $46,798 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,526 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Natchitoches Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Natchitoches Parish, LA is approximately $2,565 per month for a single person, $3,685 for a couple, $6,053 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Natchitoches Parish?

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

Is Natchitoches Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Natchitoches Parish, LA would need approximately $2,565 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,798 per year ($3,900 per month). Natchitoches Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Natchitoches Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Natchitoches Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Natchitoches Parish?

The average home value in Natchitoches Parish, LA is $163,000, with average annual property taxes of $766, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Natchitoches Parish compare to other areas?

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