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Is Estelle, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51714% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,060about $7,088/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$217,30035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,680 a year. That is $29 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 83 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Estelle
$1,517
Thibodaux
$1,117
Opelousas
$672
Gretna
$1,233
Youngsville
$1,345
Natchitoches
$869
Shenandoah
$1,211

How much do households earn in Estelle?

Under $25k
12.5%
$25k–50k
19.9%
$50k–100k
40.9%
$100k–150k
15.5%
$150k+
4.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Estelle

🏛️ Property tax$1,033a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$210a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Estelle

Commute to work27.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home89.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Estelle?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $9 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,517
Owning
$1,508

Owning assumes a typical $217,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,730 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Estelle, LA?

Renting in Estelle costs a median of about $1,517 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,680 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Estelle cheap or expensive?

Estelle is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $85,060. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Estelle?

The median homeowner in Estelle pays $1,033 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Estelle 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 Estelle?

The median home value in Estelle is $217,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

16,341 people live in Estelle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.