Opelousas, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 32.8% more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,405 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Opelousas, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, LA vs. New_Orleans, LA
Compared to Opelousas, New_Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher