Decatur, Illinois vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 29.3% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,007 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Opelika
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Decatur, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher