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Cost of living in Union Parish, LA

Part of the Monroe Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,648/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,914 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $767 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $435 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $90 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Union Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$766
per month
1 bedroom
$767
per month
2 bedroom
$995
per month
3 bedroom
$1,276
per month
4 bedroom
$1,319
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Union Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,743
per year
Individual earnings
$36,692
per year
Per capita
$27,835
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Union Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$115,400
Annual property tax
$470

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Union 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 Union Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Union 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 Union Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.0 min
Drive alone
85.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Union Parish

What it costs to live in Union Parish each month.

Single person
$2,648
per month
  • Rent $767
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $90
Couple
$3,634
per month
  • Rent $995
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $429
  • State tax $116
Family
$6,037
per month
  • Rent $1,276
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $429
  • State tax $116

Frequently asked questions about Union Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Union Parish?

In Union Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $767 per month, a two-bedroom averages $995 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,276 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Union Parish?

In Union Parish, LA, the average household income is $45,743 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,692 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Union Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Union Parish, LA is approximately $2,648 per month for a single person, $3,634 for a couple, $6,037 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Union Parish?

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

Is Union Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Union Parish, LA would need approximately $2,648 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,743 per year ($3,812 per month). Union Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Union Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Union Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Union Parish?

The average home value in Union Parish, LA is $115,400, with average annual property taxes of $470, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Union Parish compare to other areas?

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