Sumter, South Carolina vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 11.3% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,647 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Houma
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Sumter, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher