Houston, Texas vs. Madisonville, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madisonville, Louisiana is 10.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $194,793 in Madisonville, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madisonville, Louisiana is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Madisonville
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Madisonville, LA
Compared to Houston, Madisonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher