Columbus, Georgia vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 16.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $173,953 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Opelika
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Columbus, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher