Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Houma, Louisiana


The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 15.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,891 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Houma
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Houma, LA
Compared to Birmingham, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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