salaryRent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,680 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 46 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Thibodaux?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Thibodaux
| Size | Thibodaux | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $527 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $751 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,097 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $551 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Thibodaux overall?
Everyday prices in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area are 15% below the U.S. average (index 85.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Thibodaux
Life in Thibodaux
What jobs pay in Thibodaux
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $135,960 | 9.9% |
| Pharmacist | $134,050 | 10.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,660 | 10.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $107,400 | 12.5% |
| Operations Manager | $107,200 | 12.5% |
| Software Developer | $102,970 | 13.0% |
| Lawyer | $93,840 | 14.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,800 | 16.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,630 | 17.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $75,740 | 17.7% |
| Accountant | $74,620 | 18.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,260 | 22.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,780 | 22.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,470 | 22.9% |
| Electrician | $57,650 | 23.3% |
| Plumber | $55,240 | 24.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,240 | 25.2% |
| Truck Driver | $49,300 | 27.2% |
| Carpenter | $48,210 | 27.8% |
| Police Officer | $44,320 | 30.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,930 | 37.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $34,420 | 38.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $33,310 | 40.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,140 | 44.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,220 | 45.9% |
| Firefighter | $28,360 | 47.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $27,690 | 48.4% |
| Cashier | $25,990 | 51.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | 88.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Thibodaux?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $496 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $232,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Thibodaux, LA?
Renting in Thibodaux costs a median of about $1,117 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Thibodaux?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,680 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Thibodaux cheap or expensive?
Thibodaux is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $56,160. It ranks 46th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Thibodaux?
The median homeowner in Thibodaux pays $1,335 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Thibodaux more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 15% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Thibodaux?
The median home value in Thibodaux is $232,500, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
15,732 people live in Thibodaux. Numbers are typical (middle) values.