Houma, Louisiana vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 6.8% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $195,633 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
16% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Houma, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower