Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Houma, Louisiana


The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 1.1% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,184 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Houma
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Houma, LA
Compared to Detroit, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  45.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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