New Orleans, Louisiana vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 10.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,537 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in South Houston
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to New Orleans, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher