Can A Customer Service Representative Afford Rent in Broussard, LA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 49.8% of gross income.

Broussard rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).

Broussard median rent
$1,530/mo
Customer Service Representative salary (Louisiana)
$36,897/yr
Rent as % of income
49.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,075, and the 30% rule supports up to $922/mo in rent. Broussard's median rent of $1,530 exceeds that threshold by $608/mo, putting a customer service representative salary into the rent-burdened range here. A customer service representative works roughly 86.3 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a customer service representative salary

Customer service rep pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US metros. At the national-average CSR salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,060 a month in rent, which is below median rent in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Broussard, which improves the affordability math on a customer service representative salary:

Denham Springs, LA
$1,529/mo (49.7% of income)
Brusly, LA
$1,528/mo (49.7% of income)
Gonzales, LA
$1,528/mo (49.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a customer service representative afford rent in Broussard, LA?

Median rent in Broussard is $1,530 a month. A typical customer service representative in Louisiana earns about $36,897 a year, which makes that rent 49.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a customer service representative afford in Broussard?

Using the 30% rule, a customer service representative salary in Louisiana (~$36,897/yr) supports up to $922 a month in rent. Broussard's current median rent is $1,530/mo, which is $608/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a customer service representative work to cover rent in Broussard?

At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a customer service representative in Louisiana works roughly 86.3 hours a month to cover Broussard's median rent of $1,530.

Where is rent cheaper than Broussard for a customer service representative?

Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Denham Springs ($1,529/mo), Brusly ($1,528/mo), Gonzales ($1,528/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a customer service representative salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Louisiana state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Broussard, LA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.