Houma, Louisiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.6% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,281 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Houma, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower