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Houma, LA vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Madison is 2.5 years older than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Houma?
- Madison housing costs are 119.1% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Houma.

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.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Houma, LAMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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