Melville, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Melville, Louisiana?
$1,920 / month
for a family, 64.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,040 for the year for a family.
$1,900 / month
for a single person, 60.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,800 for the year for a single person.

Melville cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the Louisiana average
Melville, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Melville, LA

Housing costs in Melville?
A typical home costs $119,900, which is 64.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.1% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Melville costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Melville?
To live comfortably in Melville, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Melville?
The cost of living in Melville, LA is quite affordable. The median household income is just over $37,000 and the median home value is around $84,000. This provides for a comfortable lifestyle in an area with low taxes and low crime rates. Groceries, healthcare, utilities, and transportation are all relatively inexpensive compared to the national averages. There is plenty of opportunity to save money in Melville if you take advantage of the local resources available.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMelvilleLouisianaUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  92.8  Unlock100.0
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  34.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  91.4  Unlock100.0
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  73.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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