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2024 Compare Cities Overview:
Houma, LA vs Lake Charles, LA

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Highlights
Are people in Lake Charles older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Lake Charles is 0.7 years younger than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Charles or Houma?
- Lake Charles housing costs are 10.4% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Charles or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Charles is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Houma.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

Things to do in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles Louisiana makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as fishing on Lake Charles or sampling some fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants along Lake Street.

 Houma, LALake Charles, LAUnited States
 Population33,46183,444329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688$49,913$69,021
 Median Age36.335.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500$179,400$338,100
 Unemployment Rate7.4%8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.8516.6726.38
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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews
Bryan · Artondale, WA
Living in Houma
Over 6 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Kelly · Houma, LA
Southern boredom
Over 15 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Walter · Houma, LA
Climate
Over 16 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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Reviews for Lake Charles    34 Reviews
Jeff · Moss Bluff, LA
Good good good…
Over 1 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for years and it’s great, you should really check it  More

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Jeremy · Moss Bluff, LA
Very tense atmosphere
Over 3 years ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest cities in the USA. The people feel dead inside. They also seem to secretly hate each other. It is also an  More

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Marshall L. · 
clannish (feels like a cult)
Over 4 years ago

Beware reader, the city of Lake Charles is an absolute sh*thole. If you are traveling through I-10 you might want to skip this place. This place is the very worst of the  More

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