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Cost of living in Richland Parish, LA

Part of the Monroe Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,664/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 19,908 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $727 27%
Federal tax $483 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $98 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Richland Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$722
per month
1 bedroom
$727
per month
2 bedroom
$954
per month
3 bedroom
$1,149
per month
4 bedroom
$1,358
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Richland Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,960
per year
Individual earnings
$39,599
per year
Per capita
$26,762
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Richland Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$124,500
Annual property tax
$438

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
5.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Richland Parish

What it costs to live in Richland Parish each month.

Single person
$2,664
per month
  • Rent $727
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $483
  • State tax $98
Couple
$3,724
per month
  • Rent $954
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $537
  • State tax $139
Family
$6,041
per month
  • Rent $1,149
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $537
  • State tax $139

Frequently asked questions about Richland Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Richland Parish?

In Richland Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $727 per month, a two-bedroom averages $954 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,149 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Richland Parish?

In Richland Parish, LA, the average household income is $52,960 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,599 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Richland Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Richland Parish, LA is approximately $2,664 per month for a single person, $3,724 for a couple, $6,041 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Richland Parish?

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

Is Richland Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Richland Parish, LA would need approximately $2,664 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,960 per year ($4,413 per month). Richland Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Richland Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Richland 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 Richland Parish?

The average home value in Richland Parish, LA is $124,500, with average annual property taxes of $438, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Richland Parish compare to other areas?

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