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Cost of living in Washington Parish, LA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,592/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 45,238 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $816 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $346 13%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $74 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Washington Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$785
per month
1 bedroom
$816
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,265
per month
4 bedroom
$1,459
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Washington Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$42,776
per year
Individual earnings
$31,216
per year
Per capita
$25,520
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Washington Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$139,400
Annual property tax
$488

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Washington 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 Washington Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.8%

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 Washington 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 Washington Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.6 min
Drive alone
75.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
3.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Washington Parish

What it costs to live in Washington Parish each month.

Single person
$2,592
per month
  • Rent $816
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $346
  • State tax $74
Couple
$3,491
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $386
  • State tax $108
Family
$5,975
per month
  • Rent $1,265
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $386
  • State tax $108

Frequently asked questions about Washington Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Washington Parish?

In Washington Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $816 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,265 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Washington Parish?

In Washington Parish, LA, the average household income is $42,776 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,216 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Washington Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Washington Parish, LA is approximately $2,592 per month for a single person, $3,491 for a couple, $5,975 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Washington Parish?

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

Is Washington Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Washington Parish, LA would need approximately $2,592 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,776 per year ($3,565 per month). Washington Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Washington Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Washington Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Washington Parish?

The average home value in Washington Parish, LA is $139,400, with average annual property taxes of $488, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Washington Parish compare to other areas?

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