salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (87%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,400 a year. That is $33 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 93 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Luling?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Luling
| Size | Luling | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $783 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,131 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,888 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Luling 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 Luling, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Luling
Life in Luling
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Luling?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $190 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $273,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Luling, LA?
Renting in Luling costs a median of about $1,710 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Luling?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,400 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Luling cheap or expensive?
Luling is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $82,547. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Luling?
The median homeowner in Luling pays $1,630 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Luling 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 Luling?
The median home value in Luling is $273,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
13,960 people live in Luling. Numbers are typical (middle) values.