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Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Cost of living in Slidell, Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish, LA

Part of the Slidell Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,299/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 269,331 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,236 37%
Federal tax $590 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $315 10%
Energy $186 6%
State tax $117 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Slidell

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,071
per month
1 bedroom
$1,236
per month
2 bedroom
$1,478
per month
3 bedroom
$1,889
per month
4 bedroom
$2,217
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Slidell

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$79,277
per year
Individual earnings
$46,121
per year
Per capita
$41,854
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Slidell

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$272,200
Annual property tax
$2,005

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Slidell

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 Slidell

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

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 Slidell

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 Slidell

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.4 min
Drive alone
77.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Slidell

What it costs to live in Slidell each month.

Single person
$3,299
per month
  • Rent $1,236
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $590
  • State tax $117
Couple
$4,771
per month
  • Rent $1,478
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $967
  • State tax $232
Family
$7,304
per month
  • Rent $1,889
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $967
  • State tax $232

Frequently asked questions about Slidell

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Slidell?

In Slidell, Louisiana, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,236 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,478 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,889 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Slidell?

In Slidell, Louisiana, the average household income is $79,277 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,121 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Slidell?

The estimated cost of living in Slidell, Louisiana is approximately $3,299 per month for a single person, $4,771 for a couple, $7,304 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Slidell?

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

Is Slidell an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Slidell, Louisiana would need approximately $3,299 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,277 per year ($6,606 per month). Slidell is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Slidell?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Slidell, Louisiana is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Slidell?

The average home value in Slidell, Louisiana is $272,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,005, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Slidell compare to other areas?

You can compare Slidell, Louisiana with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Slidell is in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, 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