Cost of Living Calculator - Opelousas, Louisiana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.4% more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,196 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Chicago
than in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, LA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Opelousas, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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