Guthrie Center, Iowa vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 16.2% more expensive than Guthrie Center, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,159 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Guthrie Center, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Guthrie Center, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Houma
than in Guthrie Center, Iowa
Guthrie Center, IA vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Guthrie Center, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower