Cost of Living Calculator - Houma, Louisiana vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 393.5% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $493,501 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1812% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Houma, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  393.5% 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
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,740.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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