salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way. Most homes (81.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,720 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 16 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Galliano?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Galliano
| Size | Galliano | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $872 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,425 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Galliano overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Galliano, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Galliano
Life in Galliano
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Galliano?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $38 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $134,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Galliano, LA?
Renting in Galliano costs a median of about $893 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Galliano?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,720 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Galliano cheap or expensive?
Galliano is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $53,837. It ranks 16th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Galliano?
The median homeowner in Galliano pays $360 a year in property taxes, about 0.27% of the median home value.
Is Galliano more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Galliano?
The median home value in Galliano is $134,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,906 people live in Galliano. Numbers are typical (middle) values.