salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way. Most homes (77.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,880 a year. That is $27 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 76 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Laplace?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Laplace
| Size | Laplace | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,371 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,158 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,796 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Laplace 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 Laplace, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Laplace
Life in Laplace
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Laplace?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $35 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $199,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Laplace, LA?
Renting in Laplace costs a median of about $1,422 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Laplace?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,880 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Laplace cheap or expensive?
Laplace is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $74,449. It ranks 76th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Laplace?
The median homeowner in Laplace pays $918 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Laplace 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 Laplace?
The median home value in Laplace is $199,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
28,343 people live in Laplace. Numbers are typical (middle) values.