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Is Destrehan, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32325% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$97,614about $8,135/month · 12% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$320,7004% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,920 a year. That is $25 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 65 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Destrehan
$1,323
Carencro
$993
Covington
$1,492
Minden
$990
Crowley
$625
Woodmere
$1,454
Waggaman
$1,589

How much do households earn in Destrehan?

Under $25k
10.6%
$25k–50k
21.0%
$50k–100k
28.3%
$100k–150k
27.2%
$150k+
11.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Destrehan

SizeDestrehanU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,284$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,429$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Destrehan

🏛️ Property tax$1,900a year · 0.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$156a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Destrehan

Commute to work27.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment12%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Destrehan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $902 a month less.

Renting
$1,323
Owning
$2,225

Owning assumes a typical $320,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Destrehan, LA?

Renting in Destrehan costs a median of about $1,323 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,920 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Destrehan cheap or expensive?

Destrehan is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $97,614. It ranks 65th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Destrehan?

The median homeowner in Destrehan pays $1,900 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.

Is Destrehan 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 Destrehan?

The median home value in Destrehan is $320,700, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

11,619 people live in Destrehan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.