Houston, Texas vs. Minden, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minden, Louisiana is 14.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,241 in Minden, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minden, Louisiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Minden
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Minden, LA
Compared to Houston, Minden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower