What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Morgan City, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Houston.

What salary do I need to live in Houston, Texas copmared to Morgan City, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Morgan City, Louisiana should increase to $62,418 in Houston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MORGAN CITY vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgan City, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 24.8% more expensive than Morgan City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,418 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Morgan City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Houston
than in Morgan City, Louisiana

Morgan City, LA vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Morgan City, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

59.7% higher

Health

17.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Morgan City, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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