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Houma, LA vs New Braunfels, TX

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Are people in New Braunfels older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in New Braunfels is 1.2 years younger than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Braunfels or Houma?
- New Braunfels housing costs are 132.6% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Braunfels or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of New Braunfels is 2.4 minutes longer 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 New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

 Houma, LANew Braunfels, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,549329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 8 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 17 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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