Richmond, Texas vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 18.3% cheaper than Richmond, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,983 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is cheaper than Richmond, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houma
than in Richmond, Texas
Richmond, TX vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Richmond, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower