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Is Eden Isle, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,39720% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,582about $7,049/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$371,60012% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way. Most homes (80.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,880 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 74 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Eden Isle
$1,397
St. Rose
$901
Reserve
$1,782
Ponchatoula
$802
Old Jefferson
$2,197
Fort Polk South
$1,030
Breaux Bridge
$931

How much do households earn in Eden Isle?

Under $25k
9.2%
$25k–50k
19.3%
$50k–100k
42.2%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
13.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Eden Isle

SizeEden IsleU.S. average
1 bedroom$990$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,394$1,509

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

How expensive is Eden Isle 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 Eden Isle, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Eden Isle

🏛️ Property tax$2,730a year · 0.73% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$185a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Eden Isle

Commute to work32.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home80.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eden Isle?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,181 a month less.

Renting
$1,397
Owning
$2,578

Owning assumes a typical $371,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,160 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Eden Isle, LA?

Renting in Eden Isle costs a median of about $1,397 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Eden Isle?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,880 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Eden Isle cheap or expensive?

Eden Isle is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $84,582. It ranks 74th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Eden Isle?

The median homeowner in Eden Isle pays $2,730 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.

Is Eden Isle 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 Eden Isle?

The median home value in Eden Isle is $371,600, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,683 people live in Eden Isle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.