Houma, Louisiana vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 12.7% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,672 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Houma, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower