salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,160 a year. That is $28 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 79 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodmere?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Woodmere
| Size | Woodmere | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,161 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,566 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,039 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Woodmere overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Woodmere, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Woodmere
Life in Woodmere
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodmere?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $128 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $191,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodmere, LA?
Renting in Woodmere costs a median of about $1,454 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodmere?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodmere cheap or expensive?
Woodmere is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $81,780. It ranks 79th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodmere?
The median homeowner in Woodmere pays $535 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.
Is Woodmere 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 Woodmere?
The median home value in Woodmere is $191,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,879 people live in Woodmere. Numbers are typical (middle) values.