Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Houma, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houma, Louisiana is 7.9% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,936 in Houma, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houma, Louisiana is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in Houma
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs. Houma, LA
Compared to Winston Salem, Houma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher