Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Opelousas, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelousas, Louisiana is 16.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,712 in Opelousas, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelousas, Louisiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Opelousas
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton_Rouge, LA vs. Opelousas, LA
Compared to Baton_Rouge, Opelousas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower