San Antonio, Texas vs. Opelousas, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelousas, Louisiana is 14.8% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,189 in Opelousas, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelousas, Louisiana is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Opelousas
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Opelousas, LA
Compared to San Antonio, Opelousas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower