Waco, Texas vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 12.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $162,826 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Opelika
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Waco, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher