Opelika, Alabama vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 7.4% cheaper than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,275 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Opelika, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower