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Cost of living in Vermilion Parish, LA

Part of the Lafayette Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,766/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 57,031 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $816 30%
Federal tax $494 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $100 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Vermilion Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$619
per month
1 bedroom
$816
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,193
per month
4 bedroom
$1,197
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Vermilion Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,537
per year
Individual earnings
$40,284
per year
Per capita
$29,760
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Vermilion Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$159,700
Annual property tax
$538

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.4%

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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.3 min
Drive alone
81.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
4.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Vermilion Parish

What it costs to live in Vermilion Parish each month.

Single person
$2,766
per month
  • Rent $816
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $494
  • State tax $100
Couple
$3,764
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $612
  • State tax $155
Family
$6,176
per month
  • Rent $1,193
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $612
  • State tax $155

Frequently asked questions about Vermilion Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Vermilion Parish?

In Vermilion Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $816 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,193 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Vermilion Parish?

In Vermilion Parish, LA, the average household income is $57,537 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,284 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Vermilion Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Vermilion Parish, LA is approximately $2,766 per month for a single person, $3,764 for a couple, $6,176 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Vermilion Parish?

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

Is Vermilion Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Vermilion Parish, LA would need approximately $2,766 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,537 per year ($4,795 per month). Vermilion Parish has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Vermilion Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vermilion Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Vermilion Parish?

The average home value in Vermilion Parish, LA is $159,700, with average annual property taxes of $538, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Vermilion Parish compare to other areas?

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