salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way. Most homes (91.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,280 a year. That is $18 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 20 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lacombe?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lacombe
| Size | Lacombe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $884 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,029 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lacombe overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lacombe, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lacombe
Life in Lacombe
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lacombe?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $511 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $207,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lacombe, LA?
Renting in Lacombe costs a median of about $932 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Lacombe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,280 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lacombe cheap or expensive?
Lacombe is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.2% of the typical household income of $78,529. It ranks 20th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lacombe?
The median homeowner in Lacombe pays $1,651 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Lacombe 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 Lacombe?
The median home value in Lacombe is $207,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,310 people live in Lacombe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.