The 12 Cheapest Yet Great Places To Live In Louisiana
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published December 16, 2015
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
Louisiana has some amazing places to call home—and not all of them are too expensive! To make this list, we did research through the website Area Vibes. Area Vibes looks at places all around the country and ranks them according to a rubric of metrics to determine what the most “livable” places in the state are. To determine livability, Area Vibes looks at rankings of access to amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education, and employment.
To make this list, we looked at the places that ranked the highest in livability on the Area Vibes ranking and then found the places that had the highest, A+ or A rankings for cost of living. Voila, you have a measurement of the cheapest yet most livable places in Louisiana! Check out what we found below!
(NOTE: The city’s overall “livability” ranking out of Louisiana’s Top 100 is included next to the name)
Berwick is an excellent choice for individuals looking for an affordable place to live with a low crime rate. The cost of living index is 10% lower than the average for Louisiana in Berwick.
While a little bit more off the beaten path than some of the other towns on this list, Blanchard is perfect for those wanting a safe and place for their family without busting the bank.
Zachary ranks high for livability with 52% less violent crime than the Louisiana average and not terribly expensive, either, especially with energy costs less than the Louisiana average.
Boutte boasts a crime rate that is 70% lower than the Louisiana average and a high median household income, while the cost of living index is right at the average for the state.
Lafourche Crossing offers a cost of living index 6% lower than the Louisiana average and a median rental rate of $299/month—60% lower than the Louisiana average! With a very low crime rate and educational opportunities, Lafourche Crossing ranks high!
