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Is Donaldsonville, LA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 68 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,44718% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$25,472about $2,123/month · 71% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$185,90044% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,880 a year. That is $28 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 78 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Donaldsonville
$1,447
Schriever
$1,042
St. Gabriel
$1,070
Rayne
$813
Prien
$1,378
Oakdale
$919
Red Chute
$2,408

How much do households earn in Donaldsonville?

Under $25k
49.6%
$25k–50k
12.9%
$50k–100k
22.5%
$100k–150k
8.2%
$150k+
1.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Donaldsonville

SizeDonaldsonvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$902$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,204$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Donaldsonville

🏛️ Property tax$209a year · 0.11% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$205a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Donaldsonville

Commute to work27.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line44.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment13.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Donaldsonville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $157 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,447
Owning
$1,290

Owning assumes a typical $185,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,590 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Donaldsonville, LA?

Renting in Donaldsonville costs a median of about $1,447 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,880 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Donaldsonville cheap or expensive?

Donaldsonville is rated Expensive: rent takes 68.2% of the typical household income of $25,472. It ranks 78th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Donaldsonville?

The median homeowner in Donaldsonville pays $209 a year in property taxes, about 0.11% of the median home value.

Is Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville?

The median home value in Donaldsonville is $185,900, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,831 people live in Donaldsonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.