Gray, LA vs Milton, LA

Gray is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Gray scores 78 compared to 90 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton 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 $1,313/month in Milton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gray is more affordable at $155,200 median vs $244,300.

Median household income in Gray is $57,472 compared to $100,428 in Milton (-42.8%). While Milton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gray spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Milton.