Cost of Living in Bayou Cane, LA
Population 22,143 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Bayou Cane offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $196,000 — costs less than 2.7 times median household income of $73,235, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.
Bayou Cane is about 45 miles southwest of Metairie, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Metairie's $309,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bayou Cane
The median home value in Bayou Cane is $195,900 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,046/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,235/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, 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%. Overall, Bayou Cane has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bayou Cane, LA?
Bayou Cane has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.
What is average rent in Bayou Cane, LA?
The median gross rent in Bayou Cane is $1,046 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bayou Cane?
The median home value in Bayou Cane is $195,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Bayou Cane?
The median household income in Bayou Cane is $73,235 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bayou Cane, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bayou Cane is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Bayou Cane, LA affordable?
Yes, Bayou Cane is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.
Bayou Cane at a Glance
- Population
- 22,143
- Median Income
- $73,235
- Home Value
- $195,900
- Median Rent
- $1,046/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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