Cost of living in the Houma Metro Area
2 counties across LA. Population: 204,032.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Houma Metro Area
Average rent across the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Houma Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Houma Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Houma Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Houma Metro Area
The Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Terrebonne Parish LA$2,882/moPop107,362 Rent$934/mo Income$64,819/yrTerrebonne Parish LA 107,362 $934/mo $64,819/yr $2,882/mo
- Lafourche Parish LA$2,884/moPop96,670 Rent$934/mo Income$63,439/yrLafourche Parish LA 96,670 $934/mo $63,439/yr $2,884/mo
Compare counties in the Houma Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Houma Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Houma Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area is approximately $2,883 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Houma Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area is $934 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Houma Metro Area?
Terrebonne Parish, LA is the most affordable county in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area at approximately $2,882 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Houma Metro Area?
Lafourche Parish, LA is the most expensive county in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area at approximately $2,884 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Houma Metro Area?
The Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish.
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All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.