Houma, Louisiana vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 2.3% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,140 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Martinsburg, WV
Compared to Houma, Martinsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower