Birmingham, Alabama vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 17.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,520 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Opelika
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Birmingham, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher