Gray, LA vs Pineville, LA

Pineville is moderately more affordable than Gray, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Gray scores 78 compared to 72 for Pineville, 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 $876/month in Pineville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pineville has cheaper rent, Gray actually has lower median home values ($155,200 vs $182,900).

Median household income in Gray is $57,472 compared to $51,583 in Pineville (+11.4%). While Gray 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 20.4% in Pineville.