Opelousas, LA Cost of Living


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Opelousas cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the Louisiana average
Opelousas, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Opelousas, LA

Housing costs in Opelousas?
A typical home costs $105,500, which is 68.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.9% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Opelousas costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Opelousas?
To live comfortably in Opelousas, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Opelousas?
The cost of living in Opelousas, LA is relatively low compared to the national average. Prices for housing, groceries and healthcare are all significantly lower than other cities across the United States. In addition to this, the median household income is below the state and national averages. This allows residents to stretch their dollars further when it comes to day-to-day expenses. The overall affordability of Opelousas makes it an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOpelousasLouisianaUnited States
  79.289.9100.0
  94.292.7100
  117.9113.2100.0
  42.364.9100.0
  $105,500$184,800$338,100
  88.3%89.9%100.0%
  79.5108.2100.0
  72.881.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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