What is the cost of living in Abbeville, LA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Abbeville has an overall cost of living index of 83, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Louisiana, Abbeville has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Louisiana's index of 91.
The standard of living in Abbeville ranks as #5 most affordable out of the 103 places we measured in Louisiana. By definition, that implies Abbeville ranks as the #98 most expensive place in the Pelican State.
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Abbeville Cost Of Living Vs. Louisiana
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Abbeville. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Abbeville is 97.
The Groceries index in Abbeville is 96.
The Health index in Abbeville is 59.
The Housing index in Abbeville is 102.
The Transportation index in Abbeville is 101.
The Utilities index in Abbeville is 94.
| Living Expense | Abbeville | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Abbeville Cost Of Living Compared To Louisiana Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Abbeville, LA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Louisiana, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Abbeville is $138,932.
The Median Rent in Abbeville is $829.
The Median Income in Abbeville is $33,015.
The Home Value To Income in Abbeville is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Abbeville is 0.3x.
Abbeville, LA Costs By Category
Detailed Abbeville Services costs vs. Louisiana
Detailed Abbeville Groceries costs vs. Louisiana
Detailed Abbeville Health costs vs. Louisiana
Detailed Abbeville Transportation costs vs. Louisiana
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Abbeville
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Abbeville. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Lafayette, LA has a cost of living index of 100, 1.2x Abbeville.
New Iberia, LA has a cost of living index of 90, 1.1x Abbeville.
Youngsville, LA has a cost of living index of 105, 1.3x Abbeville.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Abbeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 121,715 | 100 | 1.2x |
| New Iberia, LA | 27,571 | 90 | 1.1x |
| Youngsville, LA | 17,427 | 105 | 1.3x |
| Broussard, LA | 14,322 | 104 | 1.3x |
| Scott, LA | 8,609 | 92 | 1.1x |
