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Cost of Living in Carlyss, LA

Population 5,184 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

65
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Carlyss can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $152,000 against $92,004 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 45 miles east of Beaumont, Carlyss falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Beaumont's $159,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 87

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Carlyss

The median home value in Carlyss is $152,400 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,142/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,004/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Carlyss has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

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Carlyss has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Sulphur, LA
Median home: $175,200
Rent: $1,015/mo
Income: $58,044
Lake Charles, LA
Median home: $204,000
Rent: $1,090/mo
Income: $56,864
Moss Bluff, LA
Median home: $242,300
Rent: $1,303/mo
Income: $85,984
Crowley, LA
Median home: $141,800
Rent: $560/mo
Income: $27,826
Abbeville, LA
Median home: $99,900
Rent: $800/mo
Income: $34,977

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$152,400
50% below avg
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$816
2 BR
$988
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR
$1,513
Owner-occupied 74.9%
Renter-occupied 25.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,142
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,756/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
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Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.3 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.3%
Carpooled
9.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
2.3%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 5.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$92,004
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,281
Unemployment Rate
0.1%
98% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.1%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.8
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 30.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
38.1%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
249
PM2.5 days
116
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Carlyss, LA?

Carlyss has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Carlyss, LA?

The median gross rent in Carlyss is $1,142 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Carlyss?

The median home value in Carlyss is $152,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Carlyss?

The median household income in Carlyss is $92,004 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Carlyss, LA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Carlyss is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Carlyss, LA affordable?

Yes, Carlyss is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.

Carlyss at a Glance

Population
5,184
Median Income
$92,004
Home Value
$152,400
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
Unemployment
0.1%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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