salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,440 a year. That is $23 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 57 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Shenandoah?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Shenandoah
| Size | Shenandoah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,155 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,536 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,075 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Shenandoah
Life in Shenandoah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Shenandoah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,086 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $331,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Shenandoah, LA?
Renting in Shenandoah costs a median of about $1,211 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Shenandoah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,440 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Shenandoah cheap or expensive?
Shenandoah is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.6% of the typical household income of $115,422. It ranks 57th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Shenandoah?
The median homeowner in Shenandoah pays $2,143 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah?
The median home value in Shenandoah is $331,100, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
17,998 people live in Shenandoah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.