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Houston vs Hammond
Houston and Hammond
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Hammond are above the US rate in this release, 13.1 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Houston to Hammond
In 2022-2023, 55 households filed a move from Houston to Hammond (about 99 people, average adjusted gross income $32,582). 85 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,188 in Houston and $997 in Hammond. Houston has no state tax on wages. Hammond has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Hammond is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 102% in Houston.
Hammond averages 227 sunny days, with July highs around 94°F and January nights around 45°F. Houston is 204 sunny days, 94°F in July, 45°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Hammond and 29 in Houston.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 55 households moved Houston → Hammond (about 99 people, average AGI $32,582). 85 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Houston and Hammond changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 360 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,950–$3,600
- Container or pod
- $1,300–$2,450
- Rent a truck
- $550–$1,050
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Questions
Is Hammond cheaper than Houston after tax and rent?
Yes. Hammond leaves about $95 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,188 in Houston and $997 in Hammond.
Does Hammond have state income tax?
Hammond is in Louisiana, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Houston to Hammond?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.