salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 $37,960 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 22 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bogalusa?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bogalusa
| Size | Bogalusa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $545 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $296 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $818 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $993 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $859 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bogalusa overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bogalusa, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bogalusa
Life in Bogalusa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bogalusa?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $272 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $97,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bogalusa, LA?
Renting in Bogalusa costs a median of about $949 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Bogalusa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,960 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bogalusa cheap or expensive?
Bogalusa is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.3% of the typical household income of $33,163. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bogalusa?
The median homeowner in Bogalusa pays $472 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.
Is Bogalusa more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bogalusa?
The median home value in Bogalusa is $97,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,468 people live in Bogalusa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.