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Is St. Gabriel, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07039% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,551about $6,713/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$239,20028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% 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 $42,800 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 35 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

St. Gabriel
$1,070
Schriever
$1,042
Oakdale
$919
Red Chute
$2,408
Franklin
$649
Donaldsonville
$1,447
Walker
$815

How much do households earn in St. Gabriel?

Under $25k
2.7%
$25k–50k
26.9%
$50k–100k
27.3%
$100k–150k
24.5%
$150k+
7.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in St. Gabriel

🏛️ Property tax$2,189a year · 0.92% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$146a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in St. Gabriel

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Gabriel?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $590 a month less.

Renting
$1,070
Owning
$1,660

Owning assumes a typical $239,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in St. Gabriel, LA?

Renting in St. Gabriel costs a median of about $1,070 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in St. Gabriel?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,800 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is St. Gabriel cheap or expensive?

St. Gabriel is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.9% of the typical household income of $80,551. It ranks 35th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in St. Gabriel?

The median homeowner in St. Gabriel pays $2,189 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.

Is St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel?

The median home value in St. Gabriel is $239,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,639 people live in St. Gabriel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.