Cost of Living in Gray, LA
Population 5,524 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Gray a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $155,000.
Located 40 miles southwest of Metairie, Gray falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Metairie's $309,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Gray
The median home value in Gray is $155,200 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,118/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,472/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, 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%. Overall, Gray has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.
Gray has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Gray, LA?
Gray has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.
What is average rent in Gray, LA?
The median gross rent in Gray is $1,118 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Gray?
The median home value in Gray is $155,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Gray?
The median household income in Gray is $57,472 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Gray, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Gray is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Gray, LA affordable?
Yes, Gray is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.
Gray at a Glance
- Population
- 5,524
- Median Income
- $57,472
- Home Value
- $155,200
- Median Rent
- $1,118/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.3%
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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