Cost of Living Calculator - Houma, Louisiana vs Helena-West Helena, Arkansas


The cost of living in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is 24.2% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $37,913 in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Helena-West Helena
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs Helena West Helena, AR
Compared to Houma, Helena West Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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