Houma, Louisiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 16.8% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,699 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Houma, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher