Plautus, as well as almost every other writer who has ever penned a word, produces work that is then categorized by other people in the world of literature. The same is true of Homer, Pliny, Milton, Shakespeare and others.
In the process of this categorization, or sorting, one runs across examples such as the two about which you have enquired: The Pot of Gold, and The Haunted House.
After an initial reading of the two they seem to be similar in some ways. The element of subterfuge, the potential for trouble, the potential for good, the confusion of the characters are all examples of these similarities.
The main difference is the mood and the subject. The have a different "feel" that makes the reader assume that they are totally different types of writing. The Pot of Gold contains one of the most hilarious scenes in ancient writing, while The Haunted House has a different atmosphere.
So that when the main similarity - that they are both categorized as "Comedies" - is seen, it can be a bit confusing.
My advice would be to look more deeply into the literary and theatrical definitions of "Comedy" to continue your comparison. I believe it will help
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