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Goldsboro, NC vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Goldsboro?
- The Median Age in Houma is 0.1 years younger than in Goldsboro.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Goldsboro?
- Houma housing costs are 6.2% less expensive than Goldsboro housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Goldsboro?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 3.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Goldsboro.

Things to do in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro NC located Eastern Carolina known for lovely live oak trees wide range family-friendly attractions historical sites that are popular among tourists

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

 Goldsboro, NCHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$39,562  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Goldsboro    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 8 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 8 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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