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Is Waggaman, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,5899% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,741about $6,145/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$170,40049% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% 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 $63,560 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 88 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Waggaman
$1,589
Crowley
$625
Minden
$990
Morgan City
$1,138
Carencro
$993
Destrehan
$1,323
Covington
$1,492

How much do households earn in Waggaman?

Under $25k
19.0%
$25k–50k
22.5%
$50k–100k
29.2%
$100k–150k
12.1%
$150k+
12.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Waggaman

SizeWaggamanU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,169$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,637$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Waggaman

🏛️ Property tax$811a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$237a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Waggaman

Commute to work29.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line24.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waggaman?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $407 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,589
Owning
$1,182

Owning assumes a typical $170,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,040 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Waggaman, LA?

Renting in Waggaman costs a median of about $1,589 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,560 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Waggaman cheap or expensive?

Waggaman is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $73,741. It ranks 88th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Waggaman?

The median homeowner in Waggaman pays $811 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Waggaman 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 Waggaman?

The median home value in Waggaman is $170,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

11,330 people live in Waggaman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.