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Is Terrytown, LA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6058% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,778about $4,648/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$220,30034% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,200 a year. That is $31 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 90 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Terrytown
$1,605
Chalmette
$1,667
Ruston
$1,085
New Iberia
$1,003
Laplace
$1,422
Hammond
$1,372
Slidell
$1,503

How much do households earn in Terrytown?

Under $25k
21.6%
$25k–50k
27.6%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
10.5%
$150k+
2.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Terrytown

SizeTerrytownU.S. average
Studio$1,045$1,338
1 bedroom$888$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,173$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,625$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,760$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Terrytown

🏛️ Property tax$886a year · 0.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$158a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Terrytown

Commute to work27.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home49.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Terrytown?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $76 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,605
Owning
$1,529

Owning assumes a typical $220,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Terrytown, LA?

Renting in Terrytown costs a median of about $1,605 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,200 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Terrytown cheap or expensive?

Terrytown is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.5% of the typical household income of $55,778. It ranks 90th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Terrytown?

The median homeowner in Terrytown pays $886 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.

Is Terrytown 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 Terrytown?

The median home value in Terrytown is $220,300, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

24,726 people live in Terrytown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.