Cost of Living in Mandeville, LA

With a cost of living index of 103, Mandeville, LA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 28% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Mandeville is a smaller community of 12,931 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mandeville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,326 (1% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $363,300 (19% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Mandeville is $89,122, which is 19% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.