Home project costs in Houma, LA
Every project we cover, priced for the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux area is 85.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Houma 296th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 83,440 jobs here.
In Houma, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−7%), kitchen remodel (−9%) and window replacement (−10%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−17%), chain-link fence (−16%) and composite deck (−15%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Houma, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 44°F, a July average high of 91°F and 65 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Houma
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.80 | $17.74 | $21.44 | $22.66 | 0.78 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.76 | $23.18 | $28.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.25 | $23.55 | $28.47 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.84 | $26.56 | $28.79 | $30.67 | 0.87 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.16 | $27.72 | $31.06 | $30.38 | 0.91 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Houma
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Houma, from −14% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Houma | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Houma | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Houma | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Houma | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Houma | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Houma | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Houma | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Houma
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Houma, from −15% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Houma | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Houma | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,500 | −15% |
Building & additions in Houma
Across these 2 projects, Houma averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Houma | 576 sq ft | $25,500 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Houma | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,500 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Houma
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Houma, from −12% (patio door) to −10% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Houma | 1 door | $630 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Houma | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Houma | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Houma | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Houma | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Houma
The 4 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Houma, from −16% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Houma | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Houma | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Houma | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Houma | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Houma
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Houma, from −13% (vinyl siding) to −7% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Houma | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Houma | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,300 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Houma | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Houma | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Houma | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Houma
Across these 5 projects, Houma averages −12% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −9% and shower pan lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Houma | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Houma | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Houma | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Houma | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Houma | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Houma
Across these 5 projects, Houma averages −11% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −10% and French drain lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Houma | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Houma | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Houma | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,950 | −11% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Houma | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,800 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Houma | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,400 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Houma
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Houma, from −17% (laminate flooring) to −12% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Houma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Houma | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Houma | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Houma | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
Houma against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Houma prices −12% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and none lower. Lafayette is the lowest at −12% (90 miles) and Baton Rouge the highest at −8% (85 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | 85.1 | 93.7 | −12% | |
| New Orleans, LA | 75 miles | 92.6 | 93.7 | −10% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 85 miles | 90.8 | 93.7 | −8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 90 miles | 87.2 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Slidell, LA | 90 miles | 92.7 | 93.7 | −11% |
| Gulfport, MS | 135 miles | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 150 miles | 85.9 | 93.7 | −10% |