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Is Village St. George, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,52713% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$103,929about $8,661/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$252,90024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 56% 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 $61,080 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 85 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Village St. George
$1,527
Westwego
$1,104
Scott
$1,175
Meraux
$1,110
Fort Polk South
$1,030
Old Jefferson
$2,197
Ponchatoula
$802

How much do households earn in Village St. George?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
15.3%
$50k–100k
36.0%
$100k–150k
22.0%
$150k+
16.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Village St. George

SizeVillage St. GeorgeU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,416$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,762$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,044$2,098

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

How expensive is Village St. George 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 Village St. George, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Village St. George

🏛️ Property tax$1,711a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Village St. George

Commute to work26.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Village St. George?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $228 a month less.

Renting
$1,527
Owning
$1,755

Owning assumes a typical $252,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Village St. George, LA?

Renting in Village St. George costs a median of about $1,527 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,080 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Village St. George cheap or expensive?

Village St. George is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $103,929. It ranks 85th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Village St. George?

The median homeowner in Village St. George pays $1,711 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Village St. George 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 Village St. George?

The median home value in Village St. George is $252,900, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

8,273 people live in Village St. George. Numbers are typical (middle) values.