Houma, Louisiana vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 12.3% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,005 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Covington
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Houma, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher