Houston, Texas vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 14.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,984 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Houston, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower