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Cost of living in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Part of the Hammond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,731/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 135,218 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $851 31%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $434 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $90 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Tangipahoa Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$846
per month
1 bedroom
$851
per month
2 bedroom
$1,099
per month
3 bedroom
$1,364
per month
4 bedroom
$1,457
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tangipahoa Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,256
per year
Individual earnings
$36,581
per year
Per capita
$30,992
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tangipahoa Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$204,600
Annual property tax
$887

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.5 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tangipahoa Parish

What it costs to live in Tangipahoa Parish each month.

Single person
$2,731
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $90
Couple
$3,954
per month
  • Rent $1,099
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $607
  • State tax $154
Family
$6,341
per month
  • Rent $1,364
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $607
  • State tax $154

Frequently asked questions about Tangipahoa Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tangipahoa Parish?

In Tangipahoa Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $851 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,099 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,364 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tangipahoa Parish?

In Tangipahoa Parish, LA, the average household income is $57,256 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,581 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tangipahoa Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Tangipahoa Parish, LA is approximately $2,731 per month for a single person, $3,954 for a couple, $6,341 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tangipahoa Parish?

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

Is Tangipahoa Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tangipahoa Parish, LA would need approximately $2,731 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,256 per year ($4,771 per month). Tangipahoa Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tangipahoa Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish?

The average home value in Tangipahoa Parish, LA is $204,600, with average annual property taxes of $887, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tangipahoa Parish compare to other areas?

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