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Lafayette vs Houma
Lafayette and Houma
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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 Houma are above the US rate in this release, 9.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lafayette to Houma
In 2022-2023, 108 households filed a move from Lafayette to Houma (about 181 people, average adjusted gross income $39,935). 192 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,052 in Lafayette and $1,068 in Houma. Lafayette has a state tax on wages. Houma has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Houma is 90% of the national level for the same work, against 91% in Lafayette.
Houma averages 234 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 48°F. Lafayette is 231 sunny days, 91°F in July, 46°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Houma and 25 in Lafayette.
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, 108 households moved Lafayette → Houma (about 181 people, average AGI $39,935). 192 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 Lafayette and Houma changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 109 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,050
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,050
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Houma cheaper than Lafayette after tax and rent?
No. Houma leaves about $33 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,052 in Lafayette and $1,068 in Houma.
Does Houma have state income tax?
Houma is in Louisiana, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Lafayette to Houma?
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.