salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,520 a year. That is $20 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 33 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Broussard?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Broussard
| Size | Broussard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $903 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,197 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Broussard 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 Broussard, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Broussard
Life in Broussard
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Broussard?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,089 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $310,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Broussard, LA?
Renting in Broussard costs a median of about $1,063 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Broussard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,520 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Broussard cheap or expensive?
Broussard is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.2% of the typical household income of $125,299. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Broussard?
The median homeowner in Broussard pays $1,574 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Broussard 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 Broussard?
The median home value in Broussard is $310,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
14,322 people live in Broussard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.