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Is Jefferson, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28627% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,728about $5,144/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$247,70026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,440 a year. That is $25 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 63 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jefferson
$1,286
DeRidder
$1,158
Raceland
$662
Jennings
$1,085
Merrydale
$1,379
Denham Springs
$1,067
Eunice
$1,079

How much do households earn in Jefferson?

Under $25k
19.1%
$25k–50k
27.0%
$50k–100k
32.6%
$100k–150k
8.7%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jefferson

SizeJeffersonU.S. average
Studio$879$1,338
1 bedroom$995$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,316$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,799$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Jefferson

🏛️ Property tax$1,087a year · 0.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$131a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jefferson

Commute to work20 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jefferson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $433 a month less.

Renting
$1,286
Owning
$1,719

Owning assumes a typical $247,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jefferson, LA?

Renting in Jefferson costs a median of about $1,286 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,440 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jefferson cheap or expensive?

Jefferson is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $61,728. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jefferson?

The median homeowner in Jefferson pays $1,087 a year in property taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value.

Is Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

The median home value in Jefferson is $247,700, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

9,703 people live in Jefferson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.