salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,080 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 95 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bayou Cane?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bayou Cane
| Size | Bayou Cane | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,016 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,224 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,261 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bayou Cane overall?
Everyday prices in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area are 15% below the U.S. average (index 85.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Bayou Cane
Life in Bayou Cane
What jobs pay in Bayou Cane
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $135,960 | 15.5% |
| Pharmacist | $134,050 | 15.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,660 | 16.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $107,400 | 19.6% |
| Operations Manager | $107,200 | 19.6% |
| Software Developer | $102,970 | 20.4% |
| Lawyer | $93,840 | 22.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,800 | 25.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,630 | 26.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $75,740 | 27.8% |
| Accountant | $74,620 | 28.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,260 | 35.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,780 | 35.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,470 | 36.0% |
| Electrician | $57,650 | 36.5% |
| Plumber | $55,240 | 38.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,240 | 39.5% |
| Truck Driver | $49,300 | 42.6% |
| Carpenter | $48,210 | 43.6% |
| Police Officer | $44,320 | 47.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,930 | 58.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $34,420 | 61.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $33,310 | 63.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,140 | 69.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,220 | 72.0% |
| Firefighter | $28,360 | 74.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $27,690 | 75.9% |
| Cashier | $25,990 | 80.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | 139.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bayou Cane?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $443 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $188,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bayou Cane, LA?
Renting in Bayou Cane costs a median of about $1,752 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Bayou Cane?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,080 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bayou Cane cheap or expensive?
Bayou Cane is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $80,186. It ranks 95th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bayou Cane?
The median homeowner in Bayou Cane pays $679 a year in property taxes, about 0.36% of the median home value.
Is Bayou Cane more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 15% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bayou Cane?
The median home value in Bayou Cane is $188,700, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
21,253 people live in Bayou Cane. Numbers are typical (middle) values.