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Is Chackbay, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,09038% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,146about $5,929/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$217,00035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most homes (93.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,600 a year. That is $21 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 40 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chackbay
$1,090
Cut Off
$871
Leesville
$1,056
Larose
$800
St. Martinville
$995
Gray
$1,079
Patterson
$874

How much do households earn in Chackbay?

Under $25k
14.2%
$25k–50k
29.8%
$50k–100k
30.7%
$100k–150k
14.5%
$150k+
10.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Chackbay 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 Chackbay, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Chackbay

🏛️ Property tax$558a year · 0.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$223a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chackbay

Commute to work31.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chackbay?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $416 a month less.

Renting
$1,090
Owning
$1,506

Owning assumes a typical $217,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,700 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chackbay, LA?

Renting in Chackbay costs a median of about $1,090 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Chackbay?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,600 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chackbay cheap or expensive?

Chackbay is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $71,146. It ranks 40th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chackbay?

The median homeowner in Chackbay pays $558 a year in property taxes, about 0.26% of the median home value.

Is Chackbay 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 Chackbay?

The median home value in Chackbay is $217,000, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,436 people live in Chackbay. Numbers are typical (middle) values.