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Cost of living in Ouachita Parish, LA

Part of the Monroe Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,684/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 158,916 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $767 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $466 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $95 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Ouachita Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$766
per month
1 bedroom
$767
per month
2 bedroom
$995
per month
3 bedroom
$1,276
per month
4 bedroom
$1,319
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ouachita Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,241
per year
Individual earnings
$38,543
per year
Per capita
$30,656
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ouachita Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$183,000
Annual property tax
$1,016

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.3 min
Drive alone
80.3%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ouachita Parish

What it costs to live in Ouachita Parish each month.

Single person
$2,684
per month
  • Rent $767
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $466
  • State tax $95
Couple
$3,732
per month
  • Rent $995
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $133
Family
$6,135
per month
  • Rent $1,276
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $133

Frequently asked questions about Ouachita Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ouachita Parish?

In Ouachita Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $767 per month, a two-bedroom averages $995 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,276 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ouachita Parish?

In Ouachita Parish, LA, the average household income is $51,241 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,543 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ouachita Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Ouachita Parish, LA is approximately $2,684 per month for a single person, $3,732 for a couple, $6,135 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ouachita Parish?

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

Is Ouachita Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ouachita Parish, LA would need approximately $2,684 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,241 per year ($4,270 per month). Ouachita Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Ouachita Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ouachita Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ouachita Parish?

The average home value in Ouachita Parish, LA is $183,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,016, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ouachita Parish compare to other areas?

You can compare Ouachita Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ouachita 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