Cost of Living in Addis, LA

Population 7,052 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Addis is a smaller Louisiana community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $105,635 and housing costs ($242,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 9 miles southwest of Baton Rouge, Addis falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Baton Rouge's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Addis

The median home value in Addis is $242,300 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,451/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,635/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Addis has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$242,300
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$291,680
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$816
2 BR
$988
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR
$1,513
Owner-occupied 74.8%
Renter-occupied 25.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,451
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,065/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.6 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
88.7%
Carpooled
3.8%
Work from home
2.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 5.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$105,635
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,296
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
77% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Labor Force Participation
77.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.6%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.2
Male median age 29.7
Female median age 32.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
42.5%
Good air days/yr
140
Max AQI recorded
268
PM2.5 days
93
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Addis, LA?

Addis has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Addis, LA?

The median gross rent in Addis is $1,451 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Addis?

The median home value in Addis is $242,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Addis?

The median household income in Addis is $105,635 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Addis, LA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Addis is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Addis, LA affordable?

Addis is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

Addis at a Glance

Population
7,052
Median Income
$105,635
Home Value
$242,300
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
Unemployment
1.1%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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