Cost of Living in Buras, LA
Population: 757 | Louisiana
Buras is 3% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Buras, LA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 97, Buras, LA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 23% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Buras is a small community of 757 residents.
The median household income in Buras is $57,596, which is 23% lower 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
- $57,596
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -23%
Housing
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $165/mo
Everyday Prices in Buras
BLS Average Prices for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area