Dallas, Texas vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 13.2% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,832 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Houma
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Dallas, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower