New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 13.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,423 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Houma
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Houma, LA
Compared to New Orleans, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower