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Is Breaux Bridge, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$93147% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$51,559about $4,297/month · 41% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$175,90047% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,240 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 19 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Breaux Bridge
$931
St. Rose
$901
Eden Isle
$1,397
Bridge City
$1,121
Addis
$1,339
Reserve
$1,782
Ponchatoula
$802

How much do households earn in Breaux Bridge?

Under $25k
26.4%
$25k–50k
27.2%
$50k–100k
28.9%
$100k–150k
6.6%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Breaux Bridge

SizeBreaux BridgeU.S. average
1 bedroom$735$1,324
2 bedrooms$997$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,195$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,148$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Breaux Bridge overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Breaux Bridge, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Breaux Bridge

🏛️ Property tax$805a year · 0.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Breaux Bridge

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line30.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Breaux Bridge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $290 a month less.

Renting
$931
Owning
$1,221

Owning assumes a typical $175,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,590 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Breaux Bridge, LA?

Renting in Breaux Bridge costs a median of about $931 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Breaux Bridge?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,240 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Breaux Bridge cheap or expensive?

Breaux Bridge is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $51,559. It ranks 19th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Breaux Bridge?

The median homeowner in Breaux Bridge pays $805 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.

Is Breaux Bridge 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 Breaux Bridge?

The median home value in Breaux Bridge is $175,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,501 people live in Breaux Bridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.