Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Houma, Louisiana


The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 2.6% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,722 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Houma
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Houma, LA
Compared to Amherst, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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