Sour Lake, Texas vs. Opelousas, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelousas, Louisiana is 15.0% cheaper than Sour Lake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,501 in Opelousas, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sour Lake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelousas, Louisiana is cheaper than Sour Lake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Opelousas
than in Sour Lake, Texas
Sour Lake, TX vs. Opelousas, LA
Compared to Sour Lake, Opelousas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower