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Cost of Living in Melville, LA

Population: 684 | Louisiana

80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Melville is 20% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
37
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Melville, LA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 80, Melville, LA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Louisiana state average of 74. Melville is a small community of 684 residents.

The median household income in Melville is $41,406, which is 45% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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
$41,406
vs US Median ($75,149)
-45%

Housing

Median Home Value
$111,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$334/mo
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