Opelousas, Louisiana vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 4.1% more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $31,216 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Dothan
than in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, LA vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Opelousas, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower