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Is Reserve, LA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 36 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7822% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,803about $4,984/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$154,10054% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,280 a year. That is $34 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 98 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Reserve
$1,782
Ponchatoula
$802
Old Jefferson
$2,197
Fort Polk South
$1,030
Eden Isle
$1,397
Meraux
$1,110
St. Rose
$901

How much do households earn in Reserve?

Under $25k
20.9%
$25k–50k
27.2%
$50k–100k
41.8%
$100k–150k
4.4%
$150k+
2.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Reserve

SizeReserveU.S. average
1 bedroom$819$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,102$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,618$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Reserve

🏛️ Property tax$570a year · 0.37% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$187a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Reserve

Commute to work22.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment14.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Reserve?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $713 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,782
Owning
$1,069

Owning assumes a typical $154,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,410 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Reserve, LA?

Renting in Reserve costs a median of about $1,782 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,280 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Reserve cheap or expensive?

Reserve is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.8% of the typical household income of $59,803. It ranks 98th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Reserve?

The median homeowner in Reserve pays $570 a year in property taxes, about 0.37% of the median home value.

Is Reserve 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 Reserve?

The median home value in Reserve is $154,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,791 people live in Reserve. Numbers are typical (middle) values.