Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 14.7% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,656 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Houma
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Hershey, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% lower
      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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower