What is the cost of living in Gray, LA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gray has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Louisiana, Gray has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Louisiana's index of 91.
The standard of living in Gray ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 103 places we measured in Louisiana. By definition, that implies Gray ranks as the #86 most expensive place in the Pelican State.
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Gray Cost Of Living Vs. Louisiana
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Gray. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Gray is 95.
The Groceries index in Gray is 94.
The Health index in Gray is 65.
The Housing index in Gray is 96.
The Transportation index in Gray is 98.
The Utilities index in Gray is 96.
| Living Expense | Gray | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Gray Cost Of Living Compared To Louisiana Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Gray, LA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Louisiana, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Gray is $233,698.
The Median Rent in Gray is $1,025.
The Median Income in Gray is $54,559.
The Home Value To Income in Gray is 4.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Gray is 0.23x.
Gray, LA Costs By Category
Detailed Gray Services costs vs. Louisiana
Detailed Gray Groceries costs vs. Louisiana
Detailed Gray Health costs vs. Louisiana
Detailed Gray Transportation costs vs. Louisiana
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gray
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Gray. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Houma, LA has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Gray.
Bayou Cane, LA has a cost of living index of 97, 1.1x Gray.
Thibodaux, LA has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x Gray.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LA | 32,392 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Bayou Cane, LA | 21,253 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Thibodaux, LA | 15,732 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Bayou Blue, LA | 12,218 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Raceland, LA | 9,585 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Schriever, LA | 6,690 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Chackbay, LA | 5,436 | 96 | 1.1x |
