Plano, Texas vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 18.8% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,968 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Opelika
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Plano, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher