Berea, Kentucky vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 10.8% more expensive than Berea, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $55,375 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Berea, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is more expensive than Berea, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Opelika
than in Berea, Kentucky
Berea, KY vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Berea, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher