salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.2 minutes. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,760 a year. That is $17 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 12 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Natchitoches?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Natchitoches
| Size | Natchitoches | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $724 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $685 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $840 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,235 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Natchitoches
Life in Natchitoches
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Natchitoches?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $472 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $193,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Natchitoches, LA?
Renting in Natchitoches costs a median of about $869 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Natchitoches?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,760 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Natchitoches cheap or expensive?
Natchitoches is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $40,048. It ranks 12th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Natchitoches?
The median homeowner in Natchitoches pays $772 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.
Is Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches?
The median home value in Natchitoches is $193,200, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
17,577 people live in Natchitoches. Numbers are typical (middle) values.