Cost of Living in Patterson, LA

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13%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
36%
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 Patterson Louisiana National
Cost of living8793100
Groceries9798100
Health care9596100
Housing6482100
Transportation9797100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9596100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare9495100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Patterson is 6% lower than the Louisiana average
  • The cost of living in Patterson is 13% lower than the national average
  • Patterson housing is 36% 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$89,955$7,496$2,099$2,699
      Renters$43,283$3,607$1,010$1,299
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Patterson is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Patterson has a median income of about $89,955 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,099 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $43,283. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,010 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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