Harlingen, Texas vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 24.0% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $105,438 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
82% more expensive in Houma
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Harlingen, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher