salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,320 a year. That is $46 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 102 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Red Chute?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Red Chute
| Size | Red Chute | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,461 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Red Chute 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 Red Chute, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Red Chute
Life in Red Chute
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Red Chute?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $888 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $219,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Red Chute, LA?
Renting in Red Chute costs a median of about $2,408 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Red Chute?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,320 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Red Chute cheap or expensive?
Red Chute is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $92,885. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Red Chute?
The median homeowner in Red Chute pays $1,008 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Red Chute 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 Red Chute?
The median home value in Red Chute is $219,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,526 people live in Red Chute. Numbers are typical (middle) values.