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Is Westwego, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,10437% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,892about $4,158/month · 43% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$177,40047% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,160 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 43 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Westwego?

Under $25k
24.0%
$25k–50k
28.7%
$50k–100k
27.7%
$100k–150k
9.1%
$150k+
4.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Westwego

SizeWestwegoU.S. average
Studio$578$1,338
1 bedroom$964$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,185$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,472$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Westwego

🏛️ Property tax$590a year · 0.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Westwego

Commute to work24.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westwego?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $127 a month less.

Renting
$1,104
Owning
$1,231

Owning assumes a typical $177,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Westwego, LA?

Renting in Westwego costs a median of about $1,104 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,160 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Westwego cheap or expensive?

Westwego is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $49,892. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Westwego?

The median homeowner in Westwego pays $590 a year in property taxes, about 0.33% of the median home value.

Is Westwego 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 Westwego?

The median home value in Westwego is $177,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,335 people live in Westwego. Numbers are typical (middle) values.