Houma, LA vs Terrytown, LA

Houma, LA and Terrytown, LA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Houma scores 79 while Terrytown scores 82 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Houma is $1,011/month compared to $1,065/month in Terrytown — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Houma is more affordable at $207,900 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Houma is $54,637 compared to $56,944 in Terrytown (-4.1%). While Terrytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Houma spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Terrytown.