salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,360 a year. That is $13 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 5 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tallulah?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tallulah
| Size | Tallulah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $804 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $401 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $575 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $885 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $987 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tallulah 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 Tallulah, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tallulah
Life in Tallulah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tallulah?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $134 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $79,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $7,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tallulah, LA?
Renting in Tallulah costs a median of about $684 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Tallulah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,360 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tallulah cheap or expensive?
Tallulah is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $36,042. It ranks 5th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tallulah?
The median homeowner in Tallulah pays $199 a year in property taxes, about 0.25% of the median home value.
Is Tallulah 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 Tallulah?
The median home value in Tallulah is $79,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,969 people live in Tallulah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.