Jena, Louisiana vs. Oakdale, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakdale, Louisiana is 11.1% cheaper than Jena, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,431 in Oakdale, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jena, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakdale, Louisiana is cheaper than Jena, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Oakdale
than in Jena, Louisiana
Jena, LA vs. Oakdale, LA
Compared to Jena, Oakdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower