Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 10.7% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,366 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in Houma
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower