Beaumont, Texas vs. Opelousas, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelousas, Louisiana is 1.8% cheaper than Beaumont, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,461 in Opelousas, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelousas, Louisiana is cheaper than Beaumont, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Opelousas
than in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, TX vs. Opelousas, LA
Compared to Beaumont, Opelousas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower