Cost of Living in Vinton, LA

Population 3,245 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $41,063, median household incomes in Vinton land roughly 45% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Vinton is about 35 miles east of Beaumont, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Beaumont's $159,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 36

Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Vinton

The median home value in Vinton is $108,900 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $954/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $41,063/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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, Vinton has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

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Vinton 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:

Sulphur, LA

Median home: $175,200

Rent: $1,015/mo

Income: $58,044

Lake Charles, LA

Median home: $204,000

Rent: $1,090/mo

Income: $56,864

Moss Bluff, LA

Median home: $242,300

Rent: $1,303/mo

Income: $85,984

Crowley, LA

Median home: $141,800

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$108,900

64% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$379,532

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$954/mo

27% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

9.5x

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 40.4%

Renter-occupied 59.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$954

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,568/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

29.4 min

9% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Commute Mode

Drove alone

76.0%

Carpooled

11.3%

Bicycle

1.6%

⚡ 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

$41,063

45% below avg

Per Capita Income

$22,244

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

44% below avg

Poverty Rate

38.8%

Labor Force Participation

54.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.8%

Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.7

Male median age 34.7

Female median age 29.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate

38.1%

Good air days/yr

133

Max AQI recorded

249

PM2.5 days

116

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Vinton, LA?

Vinton has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Vinton, LA?

The median gross rent in Vinton is $954 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Vinton?

The median home value in Vinton is $108,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Vinton?

The median household income in Vinton is $41,063 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Vinton, LA?

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

Is Vinton, LA affordable?

Yes, Vinton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

Vinton at a Glance

Population: 3,245
Median Income: $41,063
Home Value: $108,900
Median Rent: $954/mo
Unemployment: 2.7%
Sales Tax: 9.5%

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