Houston, Texas vs. Laplace, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laplace, Louisiana is 5.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,080 in Laplace, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laplace, Louisiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Laplace
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Laplace, LA
Compared to Houston, Laplace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower