{"id":458787,"date":"2026-06-02T04:49:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=458787"},"modified":"2026-06-02T04:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:50:07","slug":"cheapest-places-to-live-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Cheapest Places to Live in Louisiana in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want Louisiana&#8217;s bohemian lifestyle without New Orleans&#8217;s high prices? Don&#8217;t give up on the dream. You can afford a house in the Bayou State if you know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your perfect home could be a family-friendly house in Minden or a <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/bastrop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">starter home in Bastrop<\/a>, Louisiana&#8217;s agricultural hub. If you&#8217;re retiring, look at <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/south-carolina\/abbeville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Abbeville<\/a> to enjoy a low-cost coastal lifestyle, with median home prices under $70,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After assessing hundreds of cities, we&#8217;ve ranked the 10 most affordable places to live in Louisiana to help you find a home that fits your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83c\udfe0 What is Houzeo?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Houzeo is America&#8217;s best home buying and selling platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Home Sellers:<\/strong> List your home for a Flat Fee, and save 2.5% to 5.5% on the listing agent commission! That&#8217;s thousands of dollars extra in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Home Buyers:<\/strong> Houzeo has the most number of <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">houses for sale in Louisiana<\/a>. Start your dream home search now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udcf1 Does Houzeo have a mobile app?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes! You can list your home for sale or search millions of homes on the Houzeo mobile app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download now on the <a     href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1576836461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apple App Store<\/a> or the <a     href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.houzeo.houzeo&#038;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div  class=\"hfsWidget \" data-widget-title=\"Find homes in Louisiana that fit your budget\u269c\ufe0f\" data-widget-list-item1=\"1st item\" data-widget-list-item2=\"2nd item\" data-widget-list-item3=\"3rd item\" data-widget-type=\"buyer1\" data-widget-vendor-type=\"inspector\" data-widget-state=\"la\" data-widget-city=\"\" data-widget-redirect-url=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" data-widget-redirect-text=\"Cheap homes for sale in Louisiana\" 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class=\"fz-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListing Provided by: Dominique Dennoun | Homesmart Realty South <br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: New Orleans Metropolitan AOR (NOMAR) MLS-LA | MLS#: 2539384<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"widgetPropColumnNew halfWidthCard\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes\/46037-rufus-bankston-rd-hammond-la-70401\/hzid_28ed6d84\" class=\"widgetAnchorColumnLink\" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"widgetImageBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houzeo.com\/idx\/media\/105\/NOMARM1151579454\/1_2003241481_a2d8023186_dim_640X450.webp\" alt=\"\" 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class=\"fz-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListing Provided by: Niles Bollinger | Kaizen Home Sales and Services, LLC <br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: New Orleans Metropolitan AOR (NOMAR) MLS-LA | MLS#: 2539824<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"widgetPropColumnNew fullWidthCard \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" class=\"widgetanctextfind widgetancTextForAll\" target=\"_blank\">Cheap homes for sale in Louisiana<span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/houzeo-media-1.s3.amazonaws.com\/homes-for-sale\/blue-arrow.svg\" alt=\"arrow\" width=\"11\" height=\"10\"><\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                   <\/div>   \n               \n        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cheapest place to live in Louisiana. <\/li><li><strong>Shreveport is the best city for young professionals:\u00a0<\/strong>As the largest job market in the state, Shreveport is a prime spot to build a career.<\/li><li><strong>For families, Minden is a great choice: <\/strong>With top-notch schools, safe neighborhoods, and affordable housing, Minden is an ideal place to raise a family on a budget. <\/li><li><strong>Retirees should consider Abbeville:<\/strong>\u00a0Retirees can enjoy a calm, slower pace of life, with homes typically ranging from $249,000 to $345,000.<\/li><li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget Louisiana&#8217;s &#8220;storm cost premium&#8221;: <\/strong> Homeowners insurance is high due to hurricane, wind, and hail risks. Premiums for an average home can easily exceed $4,500\u2013$6,000 per year, roughly 3\u20134 times the national average.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"cheapest-la-cities\"><strong>Most Affordable Places to Live in Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_470438\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"470438\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Cheapest Cities in Louisiana\"            id=\"footable_470438\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2373131658_470438\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_470438 ninja_table_unique_id_2373131658_470438 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable celled striped compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-center ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_city \">City<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_average_household_income \">Median Home Value<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_safety_rank \">Median House Rent<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_median_home_value \">Cost of Living Compared to State Average<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_population \">Affordability Score (Out of 10)<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"15930\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_15930\">\n            <td>1. <a href=\"#bastrop\">Bastrop<\/a><\/td><td>$72,900<\/td><td>$700<\/td><td>0% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.9<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15926\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_15926\">\n            <td>2. <a href=\"#minden\">Minden<\/a><\/td><td>$150,000<\/td><td>$775<\/td><td>10% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15927\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_15927\">\n            <td>3. <a href=\"#eunice\">Eunice<\/a><\/td><td>$157,500<\/td><td>$700<\/td><td>7% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15928\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_15928\">\n            <td>4. <a href=\"#crowley\">Crowley<\/a><\/td><td>$165,000<\/td><td>$750<\/td><td>8% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.4<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15931\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_15931\">\n            <td>5. <a href=\"#abbeville\">Abbeville<\/a><\/td><td>$70,000<\/td><td>$969<\/td><td>5% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.3<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15932\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_15932\">\n            <td>6. <a href=\"#bogalusa\">Bogalusa<\/a><\/td><td>$125,000<\/td><td>$1,000<\/td><td>7% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.3<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15929\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_15929\">\n            <td>7. <a href=\"#jennings\">Jennings<\/a><\/td><td>$189,000<\/td><td>$750<\/td><td>9% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>7<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16917\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_16917\">\n            <td>8. <a href=\"#jeanerette\">Jeanerette<\/a><\/td><td>$139,000<\/td><td>$1,200<\/td><td>19% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>6.8<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16918\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_16918\">\n            <td>9. <a href=\"#franklin\">Franklin<\/a><\/td><td>$153,000<\/td><td>$1,200<\/td><td>10% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>6.4<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16919\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_16919\">\n            <td>10. <a href=\"#shreveport\">Shreveport<\/a><\/td><td>$185,000<\/td><td>$1,123<\/td><td>4% \u2b06\ufe0f<\/td><td>5.7<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"cost-of-living-louisiana\"><strong>How We Ranked the Most Affordable Places to Live in Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify the cheap places to live in Louisiana, we carried out an in-depth analysis using multiple reliable data sources and indicators of affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Data Sources:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Median Home Prices:<\/strong> We used Houzeo&#8217;s <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/housing-market\/louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louisiana Housing Market<\/a> report and double-checked the numbers with the data from <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.uno.edu\/research\/centers-and-institutes\/real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Institute for Economic Development &amp; Real Estate Research (UNO)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Median Rent:<\/strong> We got the rent data from <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.c2er.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">C2ER<\/a>, which publishes the national Cost of Living Index. This was verified every few months to make sure it&#8217;s accurate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall Cost of Living:<\/strong> We covered 6 big spending categories\u2014 housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and miscellaneous goods\u2014 from C2ER. We then compared everything to the U.S. average of 100.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We studied housing data from 2022 to 2025 to identify cities that remained affordable over time, not just during short dips in prices. Furthermore, each city&#8217;s data was also cross-checked with HUD and state economic reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our information is up to date as of 2025, ensuring you receive the most current insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Affordability Scoring: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We built a simple scoring system that focuses on what really matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Median Home Price (40%)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Median Rent (35%)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost of Living (25%)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, we can clearly show which Louisiana cities give you the best value for your money. You can also check out our <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cptl-algorithm-louisiana.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">score breakdown<\/a> to see how each city was ranked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image credits: All blog images are sourced from <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Freepik<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"population-growth\"><strong>10 Cheapest Places to Live in Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"bastrop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Bastrop<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $72,900<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $700<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> Same as the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bastrop.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Bastrop, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.9<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Bastrop is the cheapest place in LA to live. With convenient access to Chemin-A-Haut State Park and historic downtown charm, homes for sale in Bastrop provide affordable entry into comfortable Louisiana living.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Oak Ridge:<\/strong> A small historic village halfway between Bastrop and Interstate 20, Oak Ridge offers quiet country living. The area features the historic Starr Homeplace museum and provides easy access to rural tranquility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pine Grove:<\/strong> This residential area near Bastrop High School features tree-lined streets.\u00a0\u00a0Proximity to Louisiana Delta Community College&#8217;s Bastrop campus and Morehouse Parish public schools makes it attractive for families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Willow Creek:<\/strong> A peaceful neighborhood located near Chemin-A-Haut State Park&#8217;s hiking trails. It&#8217;s\u00a0\u00a0close to downtown shopping along U.S. Highway 165, offering convenient access to Simmons Sporting Goods and local retailers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Manufacturing remains the economic backbone, with DG Foods&#8217; poultry processing plant employing hundreds since opening in 2011. Healthcare opportunities exist at Morehouse General Hospital.\u00a0\u00a0Local government and Morehouse Parish Schools provide stable employment too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Chemin-A-Haut State Park offers 503 acres of hiking trails, camping, and picnicking. The Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center showcases local history. The 1914 Morehouse Parish Courthouse and Rose Theater host community events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited job diversity:<\/strong> Manufacturing-dependent economy with reduced opportunities since major plant closures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High poverty rate:<\/strong> Below-average median income of $23,000 limits economic mobility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited public transportation:<\/strong> Car ownership is extremely essential as there is no city bus system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"minden\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Minden<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $150,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $775<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 10% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Minden.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Minden, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.6<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Minden charms visitors with its distinctive red-bricked Main Street lined with Victorian architecture. This Webster Parish city offers exceptional value for those seeking small-town atmosphere with modern conveniences. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/minden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Minden<\/a> provide access to strong community spirit and historic southern character.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Highland Park:<\/strong> An established residential area near Minden High School featuring mature trees and well-maintained homes. It has proximity to Minden Medical Center and Germantown Colony Museum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Minden:<\/strong> Suburban neighborhood along U.S. Highway 371 offering newer construction and family-oriented development. Located near Webster Parish schools including Minden Elementary, with easy access to Lake Bistineau State Park&#8217;s 15,000 acres of water recreation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Willow Glen:<\/strong> Walking distance to Main Street&#8217;s boutiques and restaurants, near City Park&#8217;s playgrounds and sports facilities, providing easy access to the annual Christmas on the Bricks holiday celebration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Fibrebond Corporation manufactures fiberglass shelters and structures, serving as a major employer. Vector Security provides technology jobs in the security systems sector. Healthcare opportunities exist at Minden Medical Center and local clinics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Lake Bistineau State Park offers fishing, boating, and camping 15 miles north of town. Downtown&#8217;s red-bricked Main Street features antique shops and local restaurants. Germantown Colony Museum preserves 1830s German settlement history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited nightlife:<\/strong> Few entertainment options for young adults beyond restaurants and bars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Louisiana taxes:<\/strong> Combined state and local sales tax rates average <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfoundation.org\/data\/all\/state\/sales-tax-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">10.11%<\/a>, the highest in the U.S., impacting everyday purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mold and humidity:<\/strong> Buildings require regular pressure washing in humid subtropical climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"eunice\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Eunice<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $157,500<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $700<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 7% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Eunice.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Eunice, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.6<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Known as the &#8220;Prairie Cajun Capital,&#8221; Eunice delivers authentic Louisiana culture and is one of the cheapest places to live in LA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/eunice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Eunice<\/a>\u00a0offer buyers genuine Cajun lifestyle, rich cultural events, and small-town hospitality without the premium price tag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Central Eunice:<\/strong> It is a historic downtown core surrounding the Liberty Theater, home to the Rendez-Vous des Cajuns radio show broadcast live every Saturday. Within walking distance of the Eunice Museum and Prairie Acadian Cultural Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westside:<\/strong> Residential neighborhoods west of Martin Luther King Drive featuring affordable single-family homes. It&#8217;s close to Eunice High School and Eunice Junior High, with nearby access to City Park&#8217;s baseball diamonds where the Eunice Bobcats play.<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Eunice:<\/strong> It is a developing area along Highway 13 offering newer housing stock. Near St. Edmund Catholic School and within reach of Chicot State Park&#8217;s 6,400 acres, Louisiana&#8217;s largest state park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Agriculture dominates, particularly rice and crawfish farming. The Eunice Hospital provides healthcare employment. Manufacturing includes food processing facilities tied to local agriculture. Education jobs exist through St. Landry Parish Schools and Louisiana State University at Eunice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Liberty Theater hosts Rendez-Vous des Cajuns every Saturday, Louisiana&#8217;s longest-running live radio show. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center interprets Cajun culture through exhibits and demonstrations. Savoy&#8217;s Music Center draws musicians for Saturday morning jam sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Very limited job market:<\/strong> Economy heavily dependent on agriculture with few professional opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rural isolation:<\/strong> Significant distance from major cities; nearest city Lafayette is 40 miles away.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Hurricane vulnerability:<\/strong> Inland location offers some protection but still susceptible to tropical storms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"crowley\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Crowley<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $165,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $750<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 8% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Crowley.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Crowley, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.4<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Crowley earned its title as &#8220;Rice Capital of America&#8221; through vast agricultural operations that still define the city&#8217;s economy and culture. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/crowley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Crowley<\/a> deliver small-town charm, Victorian architecture, and strong agricultural community connections at highly accessible prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Crowley Northeast:<\/strong> Residential area near Crowley High School and Crowley Middle School, featuring established homes with large yards. It&#8217;s close to the Grand Opera House of the South and within walking distance of North Parkerson Avenue&#8217;s local businesses and restaurants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ellis\/Maxie:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a quiet neighborhood southeast of downtown along Highway 13 offering affordable housing options. Near Crowley Regional Medical Center for convenient healthcare access, with proximity to Levy Park&#8217;s playground too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ebenezer:<\/strong> A rural-suburban community on Crowley&#8217;s outskirts featuring larger lots and country atmosphere. Located near rice fields and crawfish ponds that define the area&#8217;s agricultural character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Rice farming and processing anchor the economy, with major mills and grain elevators throughout. Manufacturing includes rice-related food processing and agricultural equipment. Crowley Regional Medical Center provides healthcare jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The International Rice Festival each October features carnival rides, Cajun food, and live music. Grand Opera House of the South hosts theatrical performances and concerts year-round. Levy Park offers playgrounds, walking trails, and sports fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited entertainment:<\/strong> Few options beyond festivals and local restaurants; nearest city amenities are in Lafayette.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agricultural odors:<\/strong> Rice mills and crawfish farms produce seasonal smells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stagnant wage growth:<\/strong> Agriculture-dependent economy offers limited salary advancement potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"abbeville\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Abbeville<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $70,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $969<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 5% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Abbeville.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Abbeville, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.3<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Abbeville combines authentic Cajun culture with scenic bayou living in one of Louisiana&#8217;s most charming small towns. Homes for sale in Abbeville provide access to world-class birding, fresh seafood, and tight-knit community atmosphere at remarkably affordable prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>North Abbeville:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a residential area north of the Vermilion River near Abbeville High School and Erath Middle School. Close to the Vermilion River waterfront and Abbeville Meridional newspaper offices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charon:<\/strong> Community along Louisiana Highway 14 southeast of downtown offering affordable housing. It&#8217;s near Magdalen Square shopping areas and local restaurants, with proximity to Palmetto Island State Park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>City Center:<\/strong> It&#8217;s the historic downtown core surrounding Abbeville Town Square&#8217;s iconic gazebo and St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Walking distance to dozens of antique shops, local eateries serving fresh oysters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Seafood industry leads employment through oyster processing, shrimping operations, and fishing-related businesses. Agriculture includes sugarcane and rice farming. Abbeville General Hospital provides healthcare jobs. Oil and gas support services offer industrial employment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Palmetto Island State Park offers hiking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing in 500 acres of wetlands. The Giant Omelette Celebration each November cooks a 5,000-egg omelette in downtown square. Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance preserves local heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Hurricane exposure:<\/strong> Coastal proximity creates significant tropical storm and hurricane risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited job diversity:<\/strong> Economy depends heavily on seafood and agriculture sectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flooding concerns:<\/strong> Low elevation and proximity to water create flood insurance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"bogalusa\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Bogalusa<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $125,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 7% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bogalusa.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Bogalusa, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.3<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Once known as &#8220;Magic City&#8221; for its rapid early 20th-century development as a lumber boomtown, Bogalusa maintains affordable housing despite post-industrial economic challenges. Located near the Mississippi border along the Bogue Chitto River, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/bogalusa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homes for sale in Bogalusa<\/a> provide nature access and and cheap housing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Pinecrest:<\/strong> Its a residential area north of downtown near Bogalusa High School featuring established neighborhoods with mature pine trees. Close to Cassidy Park&#8217;s tennis courts and swimming pool, with access to the Bogue Chitto River&#8217;s paddling opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oak Grove:<\/strong> A neighborhood southeast of city center along Highway 21 offering affordable housing stock. It&#8217;s near Southeast Louisiana Hospital and local shopping, with proximity to Cassidy Park Recreation Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forest Hill:<\/strong> Community in western Bogalusa featuring mix of housing ages and prices. It&#8217;s close to Columbia Street Elementary, with access to the annual Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival grounds celebrating the city&#8217;s rich musical roots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Citizens Savings Bank anchors the financial sector as a major employer. Healthcare opportunities exist at Southeast Louisiana Hospital and local clinics. Though the decline of paper and lumber mills since 2008 severely impacted opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival each April celebrates the city&#8217;s musical legacy with live performances. Bogue Chitto River offers canoeing, kayaking, and fishing through scenic pine forests. Cassidy Park provides swimming pool, tennis courts, and playgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>High unemployment:<\/strong> At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggestuscities.com\/city\/bogalusa-louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">13.2%<\/a>, job scarcity reflects post-industrial economic decline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poverty concerns:<\/strong> Low median income of $39,000 indicates widespread economic struggles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Crime rates:<\/strong> Property crime rate higher than many comparable Louisiana cities. The overall crime rate is at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/la\/bogalusa\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">53 per 1,000<\/a> residents in Bogalusa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"jennings\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Jennings<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $189,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $750<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 9% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jennings1.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Jennings, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Jennings embraces its Cajun heritage with authentic music venues, festivals, and French cultural touches throughout this Jeff Davis Parish city. Known for oil discovery history and outdoor recreation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/jenning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homes for sale in Jennings<\/a> deliver small-town hospitality and Cajun authenticity at highly accessible price points.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Silverwood:<\/strong> An established neighborhood in western Jennings near Jennings High School and Ward Elementary School. Close to Louisiana Oil and Gas Park celebrating the state&#8217;s first oil well discovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>East Jennings:<\/strong> Residential area along Broadway Street near downtown featuring affordable older homes. It&#8217;s at a walking distance to historic district shops and Cajun restaurants, with proximity to Zigler Art Museum and Boudin Festival grounds too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>City Center:<\/strong> It&#8217;s the historic downtown core along Main Street featuring early 20th-century commercial buildings. Immediate access to W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum preserving 1910s store and Jeff Davis Parish Library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Oil and gas support services provide industrial employment tied to nearby energy operations. Jennings American Legion Hospital offers healthcare positions. Retail along Highway 90 and education jobs through Jeff Davis Parish Schools provide additional opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Louisiana Oil and Gas Park commemorates the state&#8217;s first oil well with museum exhibits and historic equipment. Zigler Art Museum features Louisiana artists and traveling exhibitions. Annual Boudin Festival celebrates Cajun cuisine with cook-offs and live music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Oil industry dependence:<\/strong> The economy is vulnerable to energy sector boom-bust cycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited shopping:<\/strong> Amenities such as shopping and dining is limited. Major retail requires 45-minute drive to Lake Charles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequent rain:<\/strong> Annual rainfall exceeds 60 inches and causes flooding concerns in low areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"jeanerette\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Jeanerette<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $139,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,200<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 19% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeanerette.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Jeanerette, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6.8<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Nicknamed &#8220;Sugar City&#8221; for its deep sugarcane industry roots, Jeanerette is one of the most affordable places to live in LA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/jeanerette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Jeanerette<\/a> offers access to authentic Creole culture and 19th-century heritage at rock-bottom prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Hubertville:<\/strong> Community north of downtown along Highway 182 featuring affordable older housing stock. It&#8217;s near Jeanerette Museum preserving local sugar industry history and Creole heritage, with access to Bayou Teche waterfront.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delaware:<\/strong> A residential area southeast of city center offering mix of housing ages and prices. Close to Jeanerette High School and within reach of Lake Fausse Pointe State Park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bayside Area:<\/strong> These are neighborhoods along Bayou Teche&#8217;s banks featuring water-adjacent properties. Near downtown&#8217;s historic buildings and walking distance to local restaurants serving Creole cuisine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Sugar industry dominates through processing plants and agricultural operations during harvest season.\u00a0\u00a0Retail along Highway 182 provides limited service jobs. Healthcare positions exist at small clinics, though major facilities require travel to New Iberia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Jeanerette Museum showcases sugar industry artifacts, Creole heritage, and 19th-century life. Bayou Teche offers fishing, canoeing, and kayaking through cypress-lined waters. Annual Sugar Cane Festival celebrates harvest with music, food, and community gatherings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Extremely Limited Amenities:<\/strong> Minimal shopping, dining, and entertainment options in the city and would require travel to bigger cities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Healthcare Access:<\/strong>\u00a0 There are no hospitals in the city, only small clinics. Emergency care requires 15-mile drive to New Iberia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonal Economy:<\/strong> Sugar industry being the major employer creates employment instability outside harvest periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"franklin\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Franklin<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $153,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,200<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 10% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Franklin.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Franklin, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6.4<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Franklin preserves stunning antebellum architecture along Main Street, earning recognition as one of Louisiana&#8217;s most beautiful small towns. Located along Bayou Teche with over 400 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/franklin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homes for sale in Franklin<\/a> offers architectural enthusiasts period charm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Oak Hills:<\/strong> Residential area northwest of downtown featuring mid-century homes with larger lots. It&#8217;s near Franklin Senior High School and Franklin Elementary, with access to the Grevemberg House Museum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cypress Pointe:<\/strong> It is a neighborhood along Bayou Teche offering waterfront and near-water properties. Close to City Park&#8217;s recreational facilities and walking distance to downtown&#8217;s 400+ historic structures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riverbend:<\/strong> Community southeast of downtown near the Bayou Teche bend offering affordable housing. It offers proximity to St. Mary Parish Courthouse and local businesses, with access to the annual Franklin Heritage Festival grounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Healthcare anchors employment through Franklin Foundation Hospital. Government positions exist through St. Mary Parish administration and schools. Oil and gas support services provide industrial jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Main Street&#8217;s 400+ National Register buildings create an outdoor architectural museum under centuries-old oaks. Grevemberg House Museum offers tours of Victorian mansion. Bayou Teche provides fishing, canoeing, and scenic paddling through historic waterway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Severe Economic Decline:<\/strong> Manufacturing losses created persistent poverty and limited opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flood Vulnerability:<\/strong> Bayou Teche location creates significant flooding risks during heavy rainfall.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Historic Home Maintenance:<\/strong> Beautiful older homes require constant expensive upkeep and renovations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"shreveport\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Shreveport<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $185,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,123<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 4% \u2b06\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shreveport.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Shreveport, Louisiana\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">5.7<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Shreveport ranks as Louisiana&#8217;s third-largest city, offering urban amenities and cultural attractions. Homes for sale in Shreveport deliver genuine city living, riverboat casinos, professional sports, and arts scene access at prices unthinkable in most American cities of similar size.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Cedar Grove:<\/strong> Established neighborhood in south Shreveport near Queensborough Elementary and Southwood High School. The tree-lined streets feature mid-century homes, with proximity to Querbes Park&#8217;s tennis courts and Southern Hills Golf Course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Grove:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a growing residential area in southern Shreveport along Ellerbe Road offering newer construction. It&#8217;s also close Louisiana State University Shreveport campus and Line Avenue shopping corridor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Werner Park:<\/strong> This is a neighborhood near downtown featuring early 20th-century architecture and affordable housing stock. It&#8217;s at a walking distance to Independence Stadium hosting Independence Bowl college football, with proximity to the Red River District&#8217;s entertainment venues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Healthcare dominates through major employers including LSU Health Shreveport, Willis-Knighton Health System, and Christus Health, collectively employing thousands. Barksdale Air Force Base provides 10,000+ military and civilian jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> R.W. Norton Art Gallery features American and European art in beautiful gardens. Sci-Port Discovery Center offers interactive science exhibits. Louisiana Boardwalk provides outlet shopping and dining along Red River. Riverboat casinos include Eldorado Resort, Sam&#8217;s Town, and Horseshoe Bossier City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>High Crime concerns:<\/strong> Property and violent crime rates exceed Louisiana averages in certain areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer heat:<\/strong> Extreme temperatures regularly exceed 95\u00b0F with high humidity June through August.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic stagnation:<\/strong> Despite size, median income and wage growth lag behind national trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><em>:<\/em> If you\u2019re looking for a vibrant city in Louisiana, New Orleans is a top pick. From the Garden District to Bywater, you\u2019ll find a variety of <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/new-orleans\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affordable homes for sale in New Orleans<\/a> suitable for families and first-time buyers.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">What are the cheapest and safest places to live in Louisiana?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Jennings (safety score of 82) and Minden (safety score of 72) are the cheapest and <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/safest-places-to-live\/louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safest cities in Louisiana<\/a>. They offer low crime rates, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a lively, welcoming lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"minimum-wage-in-louisiana\"><strong>Top 3 Cheapest Cities to Live in Louisiana for Young Adults<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Affordable living in Louisiana isn&#8217;t just about cheap housing, its about good jobs, a fun lifestyle, and room to build your future. These cities provide all of that without the big -city price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Why It&#8217;s Great for Young Adults<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Shreveport<\/strong><\/td><td>Shreveport offers a variety of job opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and at nearby Barksdale Air Force Base, supporting careers from administration to skilled trades. <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/shreveport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homes for sale in the Shreveport<\/a> pair well with a lively entertainment scene, including casinos and live-music venues.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Baton Rouge<\/strong><\/td><td>The city provides major job opportunities in government, petrochemical and industrial plants, LSU, and a growing services sector, offering a variety of roles for entry-level candidates. <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/baton-rouge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homes for sale in Baton Rouge<\/a> appeal to buyers seeking both career access and the city\u2019s vibrant culture along the Mississippi River.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Lafayette<\/strong><\/td><td>Lafayette\u2019s growing job market in healthcare, technology, education, and energy offers diverse career opportunities for professionals. Homes for sale in Lafayette attract buyers who want both career access and a vibrant community lifestyle, enriched by cultural events like Festival International de Louisiana.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"affordable\"><strong>Top 3 Best Affordable Places to Live in Louisiana for Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Louisiana is popular among families for its affordable housing, low cost of living, and strong community amenities. These three cities combine budget-friendly living with good schools and family-oriented neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Why It&#8217;s Great for Families<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Minden<\/strong><\/td><td>Families are drawn to Minden for its strong schools, tight-knit community, and decades of St. Jude fundraising. With kid-friendly amenities like Victory Park, the Minden Recreation Complex, and nearby Lake Bistineau, Minden provide easy access to education, recreation, and community engagement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Sulphur<\/strong><\/td><td>Near Lake Charles, it draws families with strong public schools, private options like KC Academy, and convenient access to local hospitals. With parks, Frasch Park\u2019s playgrounds and pool, and family-friendly events like the Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival, <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/sulphur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Sulphur<\/a> offer easy access to education, healthcare, and community amenities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Bastrop<\/strong><\/td><td>Morehouse Parish offers public and private school options within a community that values church, family connections, and small-town safety. Families can enjoy Chemin-A-Haut State Park for hiking and picnics, explore local history and art at the Snyder Museum, and shop at local businesses for family-friendly outings.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"best-places-to-retire-on-a-budget\"><strong>3 Best Affordable Places to Live in Louisiana for Retirees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"best-places-to-retire-on-a-budget\">In the cheapest place to live in LA for retirees , you can find affordable homes, accessible healthcare, and safe communities. There are also plenty of outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and picnics to enjoy a comfortable, active lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Why It&#8217;s Great for Retirees<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Abbeville<\/strong><\/td><td>Abbeville offers reliable healthcare through Abbeville General Hospital and with assisted living averaging $4,383 per month and communities like Eastridge starting around $2,900. Rich Cajun culture, year-round outdoor activities and festivals, low crime, and easy access to Lafayette Airport add to its appeal for a relaxed, well-connected lifestyle.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Houma<\/strong><\/td><td>Residents enjoy swamp tours, birding, and fishing with Cajun Boats and Floats kayak and canoe rentals. With golf courses, art galleries, nearby healthcare, and New Orleans hospitals within an hour, <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/houma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Houma<\/a> offer a lifestyle that balances outdoor adventure, culture, and medical convenience.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Opelousas<\/strong><\/td><td>Festivals like the Louisiana Cotton Festival and local gumbo cook-offs, along with Rip Van Winkle Gardens offering senior discounts, provide easy social outings. With light hiking at Jean Lafitte National Park, Mardi Gras celebrations, and affordable dining, <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/opelousas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Opelousas<\/a> offer a lifestyle rich in culture and nature without high costs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"cheap-home-in-louisiana\"><strong>3 Hidden Costs to Consider in Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Louisiana may be affordable, but some costs catch buyers off guard. Sales tax, storm insurance, and maintenance bills are three expenses you\u2019ll want to factor in upfront along with <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/property-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">property taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sales Taxes:<\/strong> The state sales tax is about 4.45%, but local add\u2011ons mean combined rates can exceed 10% in some parishes, making furniture, appliances, dining out, and other setup costs noticeably higher than expected. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storm Cost Premium:<\/strong> Homeowners insurance averages about $2,038 to $3,484 annually driven largely by storm risk. Coastal or high-risk areas like Slidell or New Iberia can push rates to $7,500+ yearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance Bills:<\/strong> Persistent heat and humidity can lead to mold, moisture damage, and higher maintenance or remediation costs for homes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Quick Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Louisiana&#8217;s Homestead Exemption allows up to $75,000 off the taxable value of your primary residence, which can help reduce costs. Homeowners must own and occupy the property as their primary residence by December 31 of the tax year.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"cheapest-part-of-louisiana-to-live\"><strong>Savings Breakdown: Cheap Areas to Live in LA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing costs vary dramatically across Louisiana. Bastrop residents save $1,195 monthly compared to New Orleans and $556 compared to Lafayette. The following table breaks down these savings by median home price, monthly mortgage, property tax, insurance, and total monthly costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Median Home Price<\/th><th>Avg. Monthly Mortgage<\/th><th>Insurance\/taxes<\/th><th>Estimated Monthly Cost for a Single Person <\/th><th>Monthly Savings vs. Miami<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bastrop<\/strong><\/td><td>$72,900<\/td><td>$350<\/td><td>$478<\/td><td>$1,391<\/td><td>$1,195<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lafayette<\/strong><\/td><td>$235,800<\/td><td>$1,145<\/td><td>$613<\/td><td>$1,947<\/td><td>$639<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Orleans<\/strong><\/td><td>$280,000<\/td><td>$1,360<\/td><td>$1,417<\/td><td>$2,586<\/td><td>    &#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.expatistan.com\/cost-of-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expatistan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\"><strong>Affordable Living Beyond Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if the cheapest places in Louisiana to live will fit your budget? Here are a few surrounding states that offer affordable housing, a strong job market, and year-round festivals, just like Louisiana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Affordable Housing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mississippi offers affordability comparable to Louisiana, ranking among the cheapest U.S. states. Here are the <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-mississippi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest cities to live in Mississippi<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jackson: <\/strong>Median home price is $145,855, rent is under $1,091, and the urban amenities are 24% below national living costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tupelo: <\/strong>Average home price is $244,000, median rent is $1,180, and has a and family-friendly vibe with music history and museums. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hattiesburg:<\/strong> Median home price is $186,000, rent is around $1,169, and is an university town with tech growth and community events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"what-is-minimum-wage-in-louisiana\"><strong>Strong Job Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Louisiana, Alabama offers low property and income taxes along with diverse job opportunities. These are the three <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-alabama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in Alabama<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Huntsville:<\/strong> Average home price is $341,500, rent is $1,395, and is driven by aerospace, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Birmingham:<\/strong> Median home price is $160,000, rent is $1,150, and the city&#8217;s job market is experiencing dynamic growth with a 2.0% increase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montgomery:<\/strong> Homes sell at a median price of $190,000, rent is around $1,295, and offers a range of career paths for residents while maintaining its rich historical significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Year-round Festivals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tennessee shares Louisiana&#8217;s deep love for festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Here are three <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-tennessee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in Tennessee<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Memphis:<\/strong> Median home price is $185,000, rent is under $1,131, and is a festival powerhouse with Cooper-Young Festival, Overton Park concerts, and much more. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nashville:<\/strong> Average home price is $459,000, median rent is $2,153, is &#8220;Music City&#8221; and hosts countless festivals throughout the year, from the CMA Music Festival to smaller neighborhood celebrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knoxville:<\/strong> Average home price is $301,000, median rent is $1,748, and hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including the Knoxville Film Festival and the Dogwood Arts Festival. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-pro-tip-box wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list pro-tip-blue-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pro-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" class=\"pro-tip-icon\"\/><p class=\"pro-tip-text\"><strong><strong>Want to cast a wider net?<\/strong><\/strong> <span>Beyond Mississippi, New Alabama, and Tennessee, explore the&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in the US<\/a>&nbsp;where your dollar stretches even further.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"bottom-line\"><strong><strong>So, Where Is the Cheapest Place to Live in Louisiana?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bastrop, Minden, Eunice are the most affordable cities to live in Louisiana. These areas offer more than low prices; they also provide steady job markets, plenty of recreation, and a cost of living 15% lower than the national norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/moving-to-louisiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving to Louisiana<\/a> also offers valuable tax advantages, with property taxes averaging at 0.80%. 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class=\"widgetPropColumnNew fullWidthCard \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/louisiana\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" class=\"widgetanctextfind widgetancTextForAll\" target=\"_blank\">Cheap homes for sale in Louisiana<span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/houzeo-media-1.s3.amazonaws.com\/homes-for-sale\/blue-arrow.svg\" alt=\"arrow\" width=\"11\" height=\"10\"><\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                   <\/div>   \n               \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n       \n    <\/div>\n\t<script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {        \n        if (!window.assetsLoaded) {\n            window.assetsLoaded = true;\n            var version = (typeof customData !== 'undefined' && customData.customVersion) ? customData.customVersion : '1.0';\n            loadScript('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/js\/hfs-widget.js?version=' + version);\n      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It offers affordable housing at a median sale price of 75K.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bb <a href=\"#cheapest-la-cities\">10 Cheapest Places to Live in Louisiana<\/a>:<\/strong> Find out the other cheapest places to live in Louisiana.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere is the best place to live in Louisiana?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/best-places-to-live\/louisiana\" target=\"_blank\">best place to live in Louisiana<\/a> is New Orleans, followed by Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Bossier City, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Monroe.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the living expenses in Louisiana?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The average cost to live in Louisiana is 7.8% higher than the national average. Additionally, utilities are 14% lower than the national average.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere are the cheap places to retire in Louisiana?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Abbeville, Houma, and Opelousas are among the <a href=\"#best-places-to-retire-on-a-budget\">cheap places to retire in Louisiana<\/a> on a budget. They offer affordable housing, small-town comfort, and easy access to medical care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich cities have the cheapest cost of living in Louisiana?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#jeanerette\">Jeanerette<\/a> (75) and <a href=\"#franklin\">Franklin<\/a> (82) have the cheapest cost of living in Louisiana. Jeanerette cost of living is 19% below the average, while Franklin's is 10% lower. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">Here are the cheapest places to live in Louisiana: 1. Bastrop  2. Bogalusa 3. Jeanerette 4. Franklin 5. Jennings 6. 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