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Is Patterson, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$87450% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,802about $4,484/month · 38% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$160,40052% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,960 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 14 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Patterson
$874
Galliano
$893
Tallulah
$684
Larose
$800
Leesville
$1,056
Chackbay
$1,090
Plaquemine
$942

How much do households earn in Patterson?

Under $25k
26.5%
$25k–50k
23.7%
$50k–100k
34.5%
$100k–150k
4.1%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Patterson

SizePattersonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$901$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,084$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Patterson

🏛️ Property tax$455a year · 0.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Patterson

Commute to work31.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line22.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Patterson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $239 a month less.

Renting
$874
Owning
$1,113

Owning assumes a typical $160,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,040 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Patterson, LA?

Renting in Patterson costs a median of about $874 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,960 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Patterson cheap or expensive?

Patterson is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $53,802. It ranks 14th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Patterson?

The median homeowner in Patterson pays $455 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.

Is Patterson 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 Patterson?

The median home value in Patterson is $160,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,744 people live in Patterson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.