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Is Chalmette, LA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6675% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,214about $4,935/month · 32% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$214,70035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,680 a year. That is $32 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 91 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chalmette
$1,667
Ruston
$1,085
Hammond
$1,372
Bayou Cane
$1,752
Harvey
$1,253
Sulphur
$1,096
Terrytown
$1,605

How much do households earn in Chalmette?

Under $25k
20.1%
$25k–50k
23.5%
$50k–100k
31.8%
$100k–150k
9.5%
$150k+
6.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Chalmette

SizeChalmetteU.S. average
Studio$888$1,338
1 bedroom$868$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,149$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,439$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Chalmette

🏛️ Property tax$1,014a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chalmette

Commute to work29.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line24.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chalmette?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $177 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,667
Owning
$1,490

Owning assumes a typical $214,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,470 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chalmette, LA?

Renting in Chalmette costs a median of about $1,667 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,680 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chalmette cheap or expensive?

Chalmette is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.8% of the typical household income of $59,214. It ranks 91st cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chalmette?

The median homeowner in Chalmette pays $1,014 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is Chalmette 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 Chalmette?

The median home value in Chalmette is $214,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

22,616 people live in Chalmette. Numbers are typical (middle) values.