Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Opelousas, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelousas, Louisiana is 33.2% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,406 in Opelousas, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelousas, Louisiana is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Opelousas
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Opelousas, LA
Compared to Lowell, Opelousas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% lower

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