Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Opelousas, Louisiana


The cost of living in Opelousas, Louisiana is 20.4% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,710 in Opelousas, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelousas, Louisiana is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Opelousas
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Opelousas, LA
Compared to Richmond, Opelousas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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