Cost of Living in Donaldsonville, LA

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
23%
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 Donaldsonville Louisiana National
Cost of living9193100
Groceries9598100
Health care9596100
Housing7782100
Transportation9797100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9496100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9795100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Donaldsonville is 2% lower than the Louisiana average
  • The cost of living in Donaldsonville is 9% lower than the national average
  • Donaldsonville housing is 23% 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$81,672$6,806$1,906$2,450
      Renters$20,572$1,714$480$617
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Donaldsonville, LA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Donaldsonville homeowners, is $81,672. This would allow for a maximum of $1,906 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $20,572 which would result in a maximum of $480 to be spent on rental costs.

      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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      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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