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Cost of Living in Buras, LA

Population: 757 | Louisiana

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Buras is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-22% vs US

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