Opelousas, Louisiana vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 6.7% more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,333 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Wichita
than in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, LA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Opelousas, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher