Convent, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.1% more expensive than Convent, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,531 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Convent, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Convent, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Houston
than in Convent, Louisiana
Convent, LA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Convent, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher