Buras, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Buras, Louisiana?
$1,260 / month
for a family, 76.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $15,120 for the year for a family.
$3,300 / month
for a single person, 30.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a single person.

Buras cost of living score
105.3
More expensive
5.3% higher
than the US average
17.1% higher
than the Louisiana average
Buras, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.3% higher than the U.S. average and 17.1% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Buras, LA

Housing costs in Buras?
A typical home costs $79,500, which is 76.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.0% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buras costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.8% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Buras?
To live comfortably in Buras, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buras?
The overall cost of living in Buras, LA is fairly low due to the small town atmosphere. The median home cost is $164,400, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Furthermore, the cost of groceries and other goods tend to be on the lower side compared to larger cities in Louisiana. Additionally, utilities are also generally affordable as they are well below the national average. All of this combines to make Buras an attractive and affordable place to live for those seeking a more rural lifestyle without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBurasLouisianaUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
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    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  85.0  Unlock100.0
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  88.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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