Zip 70570 (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 (zip 70570), 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.

Zip 70570 (Opelousas, LA)

Housing costs in Opelousas?
A typical home costs $133,500, which is 60.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.8% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Opelousas costs $740 per month, which is 26.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,000 and close to the state average of $740.

Can I afford Opelousas?
To live comfortably in Opelousas (zip 70570), Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Opelousas?
The cost of living in 70570 Opelousas, LA is quite reasonable. The overall cost of living index rating is 78.4, which is 22 percent lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low with an index rating of 63.7, which is 37 percent lower than the national average. Groceries are quite affordable as well with an index rating of 91.0, which is only 9 percent higher than the national average. Utilities and transportation also remain relatively inexpensive with prices 6 percent and 10 percent lower than the national averages respectively. All in all, this small city offers a great quality of life at a very reasonable price tag.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOpelousasLouisianaUnited States
  79.289.9100.0
  94.292.7100
  117.9113.2100.0
  42.464.9100.0
  $133,500$184,800$338,100
  88.3%89.9%100.0%
  87.0108.2100.0
  73.081.4100.0

   100=National Average

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