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Is Marrero, LA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 43 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6039% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$44,652about $3,721/month · 49% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$169,80049% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,120 a year. That is $31 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 89 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marrero
$1,603
Houma
$1,754
Prairieville
$1,841
Central
$1,377
Slidell
$1,503
Laplace
$1,422
New Iberia
$1,003

How much do households earn in Marrero?

Under $25k
25.7%
$25k–50k
25.7%
$50k–100k
23.6%
$100k–150k
10.6%
$150k+
1.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marrero

SizeMarreroU.S. average
Studio$471$1,338
1 bedroom$887$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,021$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,480$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,290$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

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

Taxes and bills in Marrero

🏛️ Property tax$660a year · 0.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marrero

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marrero?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $425 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,603
Owning
$1,178

Owning assumes a typical $169,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marrero, LA?

Renting in Marrero costs a median of about $1,603 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,120 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marrero cheap or expensive?

Marrero is rated Expensive: rent takes 43.1% of the typical household income of $44,652. It ranks 89th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marrero?

The median homeowner in Marrero pays $660 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.

Is Marrero 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 Marrero?

The median home value in Marrero is $169,800, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

32,540 people live in Marrero. Numbers are typical (middle) values.