Opelousas, Louisiana vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 141.4% more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $120,719 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
737% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, LA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Opelousas, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.4% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  599.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.7% higher
  Commute
  142.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher