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Cost of living in St. Landry Parish, LA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,537/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 82,128 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $688 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $408 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $85 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in St. Landry Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$684
per month
1 bedroom
$688
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,155
per month
4 bedroom
$1,335
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in St. Landry Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,637
per year
Individual earnings
$35,009
per year
Per capita
$25,018
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in St. Landry Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,900
Annual property tax
$425

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in St. Landry 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. Landry Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.2%

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. Landry 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. Landry Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.9 min
Drive alone
79.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
5.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for St. Landry Parish

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

Single person
$2,537
per month
  • Rent $688
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $408
  • State tax $85
Couple
$3,541
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $116
Family
$5,915
per month
  • Rent $1,155
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $116

Frequently asked questions about St. Landry Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in St. Landry Parish?

In St. Landry Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,155 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in St. Landry Parish?

In St. Landry Parish, LA, the average household income is $45,637 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,009 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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

The estimated cost of living in St. Landry Parish, LA is approximately $2,537 per month for a single person, $3,541 for a couple, $5,915 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

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

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

Is St. Landry Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in St. Landry Parish, LA would need approximately $2,537 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,637 per year ($3,803 per month). St. Landry Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in St. Landry Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in St. Landry Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in St. Landry Parish?

The average home value in St. Landry Parish, LA is $142,900, with average annual property taxes of $425, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does St. Landry Parish compare to other areas?

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