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)
- Scott, LA (30)
Wikicommons / Falkonry Scott offers a lower median rental rates and median housing values, making Scott both affordable and enjoyable for its residents.
- Moss Bluff, LA (26)
.flickr.com/photos/nakrnsm Moss Bluff gets high marks for its low cost of living and good employment and education options.
- Broussard, LA (24)
http://www.broussardla.com/ Broussard offers affordable housing options to its residents as well as a cost of living index that is 3% lower than the Louisiana average.
- Berwick, LA (21)
http://townofberwick.org/ 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.
- Kenner, LA (19)
flickr.com/photos/alwright1 Just a short drive from the city of New Orleans, Kenner offers the amenities of the big city without all the hassle and price!
- Blanchard, LA (17)
townofblanchard.us 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, LA (16)
facebook.com/WildernessPlantation 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, LA (15)
flickr.com/photos/auvet 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.
- Old Jefferson, LA (14)
flickr.com/photos/auvet Old Jefferson earns an A+ for the educational opportunities in the area, as well as offering a low cost of living.
- Village St. George, LA (13)
facebook.com/SEBRSchools/photos Village St. George ranks high for cheaper groceries and transportation costs as well as good employment and education opportunities.
- Lafourche Crossing, LA (4)
facebook.com/Battle-of-Richmond-Association 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!
- Elmwood, LA (3)
flickr.com/photos/kenlund Elmwood has wonderful access to amenities as well as a lower crime rate, with a grade of A for cost of living, Elmwood is a great choice.
Do you live in any of these places? What do you think of these rankings? Let us know in the comments below!
Wikicommons / Falkonry
Scott offers a lower median rental rates and median housing values, making Scott both affordable and enjoyable for its residents.
.flickr.com/photos/nakrnsm
Moss Bluff gets high marks for its low cost of living and good employment and education options.
Broussard offers affordable housing options to its residents as well as a cost of living index that is 3% lower than the Louisiana average.
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.
flickr.com/photos/alwright1
Just a short drive from the city of New Orleans, Kenner offers the amenities of the big city without all the hassle and price!
townofblanchard.us
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.
facebook.com/WildernessPlantation
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.
flickr.com/photos/auvet
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.
Old Jefferson earns an A+ for the educational opportunities in the area, as well as offering a low cost of living.
facebook.com/SEBRSchools/photos
Village St. George ranks high for cheaper groceries and transportation costs as well as good employment and education opportunities.
facebook.com/Battle-of-Richmond-Association
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!
flickr.com/photos/kenlund
Elmwood has wonderful access to amenities as well as a lower crime rate, with a grade of A for cost of living, Elmwood is a great choice.
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