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Is Gretna, LA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,23330% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$46,494about $3,875/month · 47% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$257,40023% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,320 a year. That is $24 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 59 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Gretna?

Under $25k
25.0%
$25k–50k
23.3%
$50k–100k
22.4%
$100k–150k
10.9%
$150k+
6.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Gretna

SizeGretnaU.S. average
Studio$1,071$1,338
1 bedroom$981$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,173$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,636$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,814$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Gretna

🏛️ Property tax$1,531a year · 0.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Gretna

Commute to work25.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line26.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gretna?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $553 a month less.

Renting
$1,233
Owning
$1,786

Owning assumes a typical $257,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gretna, LA?

Renting in Gretna costs a median of about $1,233 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,320 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Gretna cheap or expensive?

Gretna is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.8% of the typical household income of $46,494. It ranks 59th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Gretna?

The median homeowner in Gretna pays $1,531 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.

Is Gretna 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 Gretna?

The median home value in Gretna is $257,400, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.

17,389 people live in Gretna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.