salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,280 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 92 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mandeville?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mandeville
| Size | Mandeville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $562 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,631 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,807 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,251 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mandeville overall?
Everyday prices in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Mandeville
Life in Mandeville
What jobs pay in Mandeville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $138,310 | 14.8% |
| Pharmacist | $131,200 | 15.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,840 | 16.0% |
| Operations Manager | $102,450 | 20.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $101,820 | 20.1% |
| Software Developer | $101,530 | 20.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,170 | 20.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $85,920 | 23.8% |
| Lawyer | $84,590 | 24.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,160 | 25.2% |
| Accountant | $72,490 | 28.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | 34.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,500 | 34.4% |
| Plumber | $58,750 | 34.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $57,320 | 35.7% |
| Electrician | $56,670 | 36.1% |
| Truck Driver | $49,410 | 41.5% |
| Carpenter | $48,310 | 42.4% |
| Police Officer | $47,790 | 42.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,270 | 55.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,360 | 56.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $35,950 | 57.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,050 | 60.2% |
| Firefighter | $29,500 | 69.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,280 | 70.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,050 | 70.5% |
| Cashier | $27,590 | 74.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | 135.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mandeville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $903 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $376,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mandeville, LA?
Renting in Mandeville costs a median of about $1,707 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Mandeville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,280 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mandeville cheap or expensive?
Mandeville is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $101,816. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mandeville?
The median homeowner in Mandeville pays $3,108 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Mandeville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mandeville?
The median home value in Mandeville is $376,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,946 people live in Mandeville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.