Columbus, Mississippi vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 18.2% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $118,194 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Houma
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Columbus, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher