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Is Larose, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$80054% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,902about $7,242/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$176,30047% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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. Most homes (88.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,000 a year. That is $15 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 7 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Larose
$800
Leesville
$1,056
Chackbay
$1,090
Cut Off
$871
St. Martinville
$995
Patterson
$874
Gray
$1,079

How much do households earn in Larose?

Under $25k
17.6%
$25k–50k
18.0%
$50k–100k
34.1%
$100k–150k
20.7%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Larose

🏛️ Property tax$1,095a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Larose

Commute to work26 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Larose?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $423 a month less.

Renting
$800
Owning
$1,223

Owning assumes a typical $176,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Larose, LA?

Renting in Larose costs a median of about $800 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,000 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Larose cheap or expensive?

Larose is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.0% of the typical household income of $86,902. It ranks 7th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Larose?

The median homeowner in Larose pays $1,095 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Larose 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 Larose?

The median home value in Larose is $176,300, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,515 people live in Larose. Numbers are typical (middle) values.