Cost of Living in Arabi, LA
Population 4,436 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Arabi sits on the smaller end of the Louisiana city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 10.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 8 miles southwest of New Orleans, Arabi falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than New Orleans' $296,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Arabi
The median home value in Arabi is $212,400 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $998/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,500/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. The climate averages highs of 77.5°F and lows of 64.2°F. Overall, Arabi has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.
Arabi has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 61 | 65 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 87 | 79 | 70 | 63 |
| Low °F | 47 | 51 | 57 | 63 | 71 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 76 | 67 | 56 | 50 |
| Precip" | 5.26 | 4.08 | 4.63 | 5.87 | 4.94 | 6.04 | 6.29 | 6.46 | 4.64 | 3.64 | 3.64 | 4.63 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Arabi, LA?
Arabi has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.
What is average rent in Arabi, LA?
The median gross rent in Arabi is $998 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Arabi?
The median home value in Arabi is $212,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Arabi?
The median household income in Arabi is $52,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Arabi, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Arabi is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Arabi, LA affordable?
Yes, Arabi is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Arabi?
Arabi has average high temperatures of 77.5°F and average lows of 64.2°F. Annual precipitation is 60.1". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Arabi at a Glance
- Population
- 4,436
- Median Income
- $52,500
- Home Value
- $212,400
- Median Rent
- $998/mo
- Unemployment
- 10.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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