salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,160 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 96 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Houma?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Houma
| Size | Houma | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $891 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,227 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,226 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Houma overall?
Everyday prices in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area are 15% below the U.S. average (index 85.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Houma
Life in Houma
What jobs pay in Houma
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $135,960 | 15.5% |
| Pharmacist | $134,050 | 15.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,660 | 16.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $107,400 | 19.6% |
| Operations Manager | $107,200 | 19.6% |
| Software Developer | $102,970 | 20.4% |
| Lawyer | $93,840 | 22.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,800 | 25.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,630 | 26.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $75,740 | 27.8% |
| Accountant | $74,620 | 28.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,260 | 35.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,780 | 35.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,470 | 36.0% |
| Electrician | $57,650 | 36.5% |
| Plumber | $55,240 | 38.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,240 | 39.5% |
| Truck Driver | $49,300 | 42.7% |
| Carpenter | $48,210 | 43.7% |
| Police Officer | $44,320 | 47.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,930 | 58.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $34,420 | 61.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $33,310 | 63.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,140 | 69.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,220 | 72.0% |
| Firefighter | $28,360 | 74.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $27,690 | 76.0% |
| Cashier | $25,990 | 81.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | 139.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Houma?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $325 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $205,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Houma, LA?
Renting in Houma costs a median of about $1,754 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Houma?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,160 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Houma cheap or expensive?
Houma is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.5% of the typical household income of $62,762. It ranks 96th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Houma?
The median homeowner in Houma pays $778 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.
Is Houma more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 15% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Houma?
The median home value in Houma is $205,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
32,392 people live in Houma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.