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Is Claiborne, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,41120% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,105about $6,509/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$219,20034% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,440 a year. That is $27 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 75 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Claiborne
$1,411
River Ridge
$1,423
Gonzales
$1,305
Mandeville
$1,707
West Monroe
$1,204
Luling
$1,710
Pineville
$829

How much do households earn in Claiborne?

Under $25k
13.3%
$25k–50k
20.3%
$50k–100k
36.5%
$100k–150k
15.1%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Claiborne

SizeClaiborneU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,100$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,124$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,404$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Claiborne

🏛️ Property tax$1,092a year · 0.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Claiborne

Commute to work19.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Claiborne?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $110 a month less.

Renting
$1,411
Owning
$1,521

Owning assumes a typical $219,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Claiborne, LA?

Renting in Claiborne costs a median of about $1,411 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,440 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Claiborne cheap or expensive?

Claiborne is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $78,105. It ranks 75th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Claiborne?

The median homeowner in Claiborne pays $1,092 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.

Is Claiborne 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 Claiborne?

The median home value in Claiborne is $219,200, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

13,308 people live in Claiborne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.