What is the cost of living in Scott, LA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Scott has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Louisiana, Scott has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Louisiana's index of 91.
The standard of living in Scott ranks as #32 most affordable out of the 103 places we measured in Louisiana. By definition, that implies Scott ranks as the #71 most expensive place in the Pelican State.
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Scott Cost Of Living Vs. Louisiana
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Scott. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Scott is 97.
The Groceries index in Scott is 97.
The Health index in Scott is 77.
The Housing index in Scott is 99.
The Transportation index in Scott is 102.
The Utilities index in Scott is 92.
| Living Expense | Scott | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 |
Scott Cost Of Living Compared To Louisiana Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Scott, 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 Scott is $218,990.
The Median Rent in Scott is $1,052.
The Median Income in Scott is $56,299.
The Home Value To Income in Scott is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Scott is 0.22x.
