Champaign, Illinois vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 10.7% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $442,929 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Houma
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Champaign, 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)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher