Cost of Living in Galliano, LA

Population 6,563 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 43
Rent 59

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$131,400
57% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,605,732
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$775/mo
41% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.1x
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
$775
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,389/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
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.2 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
0.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.5%
Carpooled
15.0%
Walked
4.1%
Work from home
0.8%

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
$53,146
29% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,334
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
17% above avg
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.2%
Graduate degree 2.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 46.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.6°F
Avg Low
58.8°F
Annual Precip
63.8"
40° 53° 65° 78° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 626671778489909087807164
Low °F 434652586571737370604945
Precip" 5.073.934.605.185.366.868.056.086.753.603.864.46

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
41.9%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
285
PM2.5 days
80
Ozone days

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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