Cost of Living in Bayou Gauche, LA
Population: 1,463 | Louisiana
Bayou Gauche is 4% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Bayou Gauche, LA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 96, Bayou Gauche, LA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Bayou Gauche is a small community of 1,463 residents.
The median household income in Bayou Gauche is $149,107, which is 98% higher than the national median of $75,149.
Everyday prices in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $149,107
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +98%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $295,900
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,856/mo
Everyday Prices in Bayou Gauche
BLS Average Prices for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area