Cost of Living in Galliano, LA
Population 6,563 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Galliano a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $131,000. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Galliano is about 40 miles south of Metairie, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 57% lower than Metairie's $309,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Galliano
The median home value in Galliano is $131,400 — 57% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $775/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,146/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. The climate averages highs of 77.6°F and lows of 58.8°F. Overall, Galliano has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.
Galliano 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:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 66 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 87 | 80 | 71 | 64 |
| Low °F | 43 | 46 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 60 | 49 | 45 |
| Precip" | 5.07 | 3.93 | 4.60 | 5.18 | 5.36 | 6.86 | 8.05 | 6.08 | 6.75 | 3.60 | 3.86 | 4.46 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Galliano, LA?
Galliano has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.
What is average rent in Galliano, LA?
The median gross rent in Galliano is $775 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Galliano?
The median home value in Galliano is $131,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Galliano?
The median household income in Galliano is $53,146 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Galliano, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Galliano is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Galliano, LA affordable?
Yes, Galliano is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Galliano?
Galliano has average high temperatures of 77.6°F and average lows of 58.8°F. Annual precipitation is 63.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Galliano at a Glance
- Population
- 6,563
- Median Income
- $53,146
- Home Value
- $131,400
- Median Rent
- $775/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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