salaryRent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,960 a year. That is $19 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 27 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moss Bluff?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moss Bluff
| Size | Moss Bluff | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,414 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moss Bluff 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 Moss Bluff, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moss Bluff
Life in Moss Bluff
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moss Bluff?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $756 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $252,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moss Bluff, LA?
Renting in Moss Bluff costs a median of about $999 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Moss Bluff?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,960 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moss Bluff cheap or expensive?
Moss Bluff is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.1% of the typical household income of $99,261. It ranks 27th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moss Bluff?
The median homeowner in Moss Bluff pays $1,603 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Moss Bluff 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 Moss Bluff?
The median home value in Moss Bluff is $252,900, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
12,482 people live in Moss Bluff. Numbers are typical (middle) values.