salaryRent is lower than in 58% 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 $60,120 a year. That is $29 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 81 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Slidell?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Slidell
| Size | Slidell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,155 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,402 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,751 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Slidell overall?
Everyday prices in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Slidell
Life in Slidell
What jobs pay in Slidell
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $138,310 | 13.0% |
| Pharmacist | $131,200 | 13.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,840 | 14.1% |
| Operations Manager | $102,450 | 17.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $101,820 | 17.7% |
| Software Developer | $101,530 | 17.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,170 | 18.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $85,920 | 21.0% |
| Lawyer | $84,590 | 21.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,160 | 22.2% |
| Accountant | $72,490 | 24.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | 30.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,500 | 30.3% |
| Plumber | $58,750 | 30.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $57,320 | 31.5% |
| Electrician | $56,670 | 31.8% |
| Truck Driver | $49,410 | 36.5% |
| Carpenter | $48,310 | 37.3% |
| Police Officer | $47,790 | 37.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,270 | 48.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,360 | 49.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $35,950 | 50.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,050 | 53.0% |
| Firefighter | $29,500 | 61.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,280 | 61.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,050 | 62.1% |
| Cashier | $27,590 | 65.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | 119.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Slidell?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $8 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $217,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Slidell, LA?
Renting in Slidell costs a median of about $1,503 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Slidell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,120 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Slidell cheap or expensive?
Slidell is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $76,031. It ranks 81st cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Slidell?
The median homeowner in Slidell pays $1,563 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Slidell more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Slidell?
The median home value in Slidell is $217,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
28,561 people live in Slidell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.