salaryRent is lower than in 81% 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 32.6 minutes each way. Most homes (86.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,400 a year. That is $21 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 45 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Meraux?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Meraux
| Size | Meraux | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $396 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,066 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,595 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Meraux 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 Meraux, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Meraux
Life in Meraux
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Meraux?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $338 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $208,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Meraux, LA?
Renting in Meraux costs a median of about $1,110 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Meraux?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,400 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Meraux cheap or expensive?
Meraux is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $81,989. It ranks 45th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Meraux?
The median homeowner in Meraux pays $1,011 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.
Is Meraux 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 Meraux?
The median home value in Meraux is $208,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,918 people live in Meraux. Numbers are typical (middle) values.