Houma, Louisiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 47.5% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $129,843 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Austin
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Houma, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher