Cost of living in Sabine Parish, LA
Population 22,085 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sabine Parish
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sabine Parish
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sabine Parish
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sabine Parish
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sabine Parish
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Sabine Parish
State and local tax rates for Louisiana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Sabine Parish
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sabine Parish
What it costs to live in Sabine Parish each month.
- Rent $749
- Energy $186
- Water $55
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $402
- State tax $84
- Rent $982
- Energy $223
- Water $65
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $522
- State tax $136
- Rent $1,183
- Energy $279
- Water $75
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $522
- State tax $136
Frequently asked questions about Sabine Parish
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sabine Parish?
In Sabine Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $749 per month, a two-bedroom averages $982 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,183 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sabine Parish?
In Sabine Parish, LA, the average household income is $52,047 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,633 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sabine Parish?
The estimated cost of living in Sabine Parish, LA is approximately $2,591 per month for a single person, $3,734 for a couple, $6,057 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sabine Parish?
The combined sales tax rate in Sabine Parish, LA is 9.55%, which includes the Louisiana state rate of 4.45% plus an average local rate of 5.10%.
Is Sabine Parish an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sabine Parish, LA would need approximately $2,591 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,047 per year ($4,337 per month). Sabine Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Sabine Parish?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sabine Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Sabine Parish?
The average home value in Sabine Parish, LA is $129,400, with average annual property taxes of $495, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sabine Parish compare to other areas?
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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