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Cost of Living in Louisiana
2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Louisiana (LA).
79.21%
Expense Difficulty
2.47%
Behind on Rent
16.1%
Uninsured
56.93%
Employed
22.16%
AI Usage
$905
Median Rent
49.2%
Cost-Burdened Renters
4%
Unemployment Rate
Louisiana vs. National Average
Expense Difficulty1.2 pts better
LA: 79.21%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind6.1 pts better
LA: 2.47%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured8.4 pts worse
LA: 16.1%
US: 7.67%
Employed~ average
LA: 56.93%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage2.3 pts worse
LA: 22.16%
US: 24.45%
Cost of Living Overview
Expense Difficulty79.21%
Behind on Rent2.47%
Uninsured16.1%
Employed56.93%
AI Usage22.16%
About This Data
Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Louisiana reflect the West South Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.