Opelousas, Louisiana vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 43.0% more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,954 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, LA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Opelousas, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher