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Is DeRidder, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15834% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,495about $5,375/month · 26% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$156,60053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,320 a year. That is $22 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 51 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

DeRidder
$1,158
Jefferson
$1,286
Raceland
$662
Jennings
$1,085
Merrydale
$1,379
Denham Springs
$1,067
Eunice
$1,079

How much do households earn in DeRidder?

Under $25k
20.5%
$25k–50k
23.5%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
11.4%
$150k+
4.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in DeRidder

SizeDeRidderU.S. average
Studio$693$1,338
1 bedroom$628$1,324
2 bedrooms$980$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,249$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,437$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in DeRidder

🏛️ Property tax$356a year · 0.23% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in DeRidder

Commute to work24 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in DeRidder?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $71 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,158
Owning
$1,087

Owning assumes a typical $156,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in DeRidder, LA?

Renting in DeRidder costs a median of about $1,158 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,320 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is DeRidder cheap or expensive?

DeRidder is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $64,495. It ranks 51st cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in DeRidder?

The median homeowner in DeRidder pays $356 a year in property taxes, about 0.23% of the median home value.

Is DeRidder 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 DeRidder?

The median home value in DeRidder is $156,600, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,763 people live in DeRidder. Numbers are typical (middle) values.