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Is Harahan, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$97944% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,758about $7,147/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$343,1003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,160 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 23 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Harahan
$979
Oak Hills Place
$1,557
Scott
$1,175
Bastrop
$883
Eunice
$1,079
Denham Springs
$1,067
Merrydale
$1,379

How much do households earn in Harahan?

Under $25k
15.1%
$25k–50k
22.0%
$50k–100k
28.2%
$100k–150k
17.7%
$150k+
12.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Harahan

SizeHarahanU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,022$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,205$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,192$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Harahan

🏛️ Property tax$1,664a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$160a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Harahan

Commute to work19.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harahan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,402 a month less.

Renting
$979
Owning
$2,381

Owning assumes a typical $343,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,310 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Harahan, LA?

Renting in Harahan costs a median of about $979 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,160 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Harahan cheap or expensive?

Harahan is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.7% of the typical household income of $85,758. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Harahan?

The median homeowner in Harahan pays $1,664 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Harahan 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 Harahan?

The median home value in Harahan is $343,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,904 people live in Harahan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.