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Is Prien, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37821% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,144about $7,845/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$278,00016% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17 minutes. Most homes (85.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,120 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 72 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Prien
$1,378
Rayne
$813
Addis
$1,339
Bridge City
$1,121
Donaldsonville
$1,447
Breaux Bridge
$931
Schriever
$1,042

How much do households earn in Prien?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
17.7%
$50k–100k
36.2%
$100k–150k
17.2%
$150k+
20.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Prien

🏛️ Property tax$1,399a year · 0.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Prien

Commute to work17 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Prien?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $551 a month less.

Renting
$1,378
Owning
$1,929

Owning assumes a typical $278,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,800 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Prien, LA?

Renting in Prien costs a median of about $1,378 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,120 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Prien cheap or expensive?

Prien is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $94,144. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Prien?

The median homeowner in Prien pays $1,399 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.

Is Prien 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 Prien?

The median home value in Prien is $278,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,119 people live in Prien. Numbers are typical (middle) values.