Cost Of Living in Colfax, LA

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18%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

52%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Colfax	Louisiana	National
Cost of living	82	93	100
Groceries	97	98	100
Health care	96	96	100
Housing	48	82	100
Transportation	94	97	100
Utilities	101	101	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	99	96	100
Household Items	97	98	100
Education & Childcare	91	95	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Colfax is 12% lower than the Louisiana average
The cost of living in Colfax is 18% lower than the national average
Colfax housing is 52% lower than the national average
Louisiana general sales tax is 13% lower than the national average
Louisiana state income tax is 29% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$46,265	$3,855	$1,079	$1,388
Renters	$25,950	$2,163	$605	$779

Louisiana Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Louisiana	4.45%	11.45%

Louisiana Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Louisiana	1.85%	4.25%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Boyce, LA	1,264	80	19.7%
Montgomery, LA	797	83	16.8%
Dry Prong, LA	478	89	11.4%
Rock Hill, LA	199	95	4.5%
Prospect, LA	182	96	3.6%
Colfax, LA	2,334	82	18.3%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Carlisle, AR	2,334	82	17.9%
Kensett, AR	2,334	80	19.8%
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Stephens City, VA	2,334	109	8.7%
Colfax, LA	2,334	82	18.3%

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

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