Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Polk South, Louisiana vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.0% more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,903 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Houston
than in Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Fort Polk South, LA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Fort Polk South, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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