Gray, LA vs Livingston, LA

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Gray, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Gray scores 78 compared to 73 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gray can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gray is $1,118/month compared to $806/month in Livingston — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Gray actually has lower median home values ($155,200 vs $197,600).

Median household income in Gray is $57,472 compared to $78,056 in Livingston (-26.4%). Livingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gray spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Livingston.