salaryRent 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. Most homes (77.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,680 a year. That is $18 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 21 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Plaquemine?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Plaquemine
| Size | Plaquemine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $747 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $908 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $982 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Plaquemine
Life in Plaquemine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plaquemine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $281 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $176,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Plaquemine, LA?
Renting in Plaquemine costs a median of about $942 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Plaquemine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,680 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Plaquemine cheap or expensive?
Plaquemine is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $74,811. It ranks 21st cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Plaquemine?
The median homeowner in Plaquemine pays $307 a year in property taxes, about 0.17% of the median home value.
Is Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine?
The median home value in Plaquemine is $176,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,075 people live in Plaquemine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.