Cost of Living in Patterson, LA
Population 5,801 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $48,002, median household incomes in Patterson land roughly 36% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 26% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Patterson is about 55 miles south of Baton Rouge, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Baton Rouge's $225,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Patterson
The median home value in Patterson is $137,200 — 55% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $745/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,002/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.3%, 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 77.7°F and lows of 62.1°F. Overall, Patterson has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 65 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 88 | 81 | 72 | 64 |
| Low °F | 46 | 48 | 55 | 62 | 70 | 75 | 77 | 76 | 73 | 64 | 53 | 47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Patterson, LA?
Patterson has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.
What is average rent in Patterson, LA?
The median gross rent in Patterson is $745 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $137,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Patterson?
The median household income in Patterson is $48,002 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Patterson, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Patterson is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Patterson, LA affordable?
Yes, Patterson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Patterson?
Patterson has average high temperatures of 77.7°F and average lows of 62.1°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Patterson at a Glance
- Population
- 5,801
- Median Income
- $48,002
- Home Value
- $137,200
- Median Rent
- $745/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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