Houma, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 8.9% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,447 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Houston
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Houma, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher