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Cost of living in St. Helena Parish, LA

Part of the Baton Rouge Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,852/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,849 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,081 38%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $342 12%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $73 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in St. Helena Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,063
per month
1 bedroom
$1,081
per month
2 bedroom
$1,222
per month
3 bedroom
$1,528
per month
4 bedroom
$2,023
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in St. Helena Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,193
per year
Individual earnings
$30,972
per year
Per capita
$24,848
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in St. Helena Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$106,400
Annual property tax
$448

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in St. Helena 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 St. Helena Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.0%

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 St. Helena 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 St. Helena Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
37.2 min
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
2.5%
Work from home
1.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for St. Helena Parish

What it costs to live in St. Helena Parish each month.

Single person
$2,852
per month
  • Rent $1,081
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $342
  • State tax $73
Couple
$3,940
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $129
Family
$6,368
per month
  • Rent $1,528
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $129

Frequently asked questions about St. Helena Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in St. Helena Parish?

In St. Helena Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,081 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,528 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in St. Helena Parish?

In St. Helena Parish, LA, the average household income is $50,193 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,972 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in St. Helena Parish?

The estimated cost of living in St. Helena Parish, LA is approximately $2,852 per month for a single person, $3,940 for a couple, $6,368 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in St. Helena Parish?

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

Is St. Helena Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in St. Helena Parish, LA would need approximately $2,852 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,193 per year ($4,183 per month). St. Helena Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in St. Helena Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in St. Helena Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in St. Helena Parish?

The average home value in St. Helena Parish, LA is $106,400, with average annual property taxes of $448, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does St. Helena Parish compare to other areas?

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