Fayette, Alabama vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 20.4% more expensive than Fayette, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $60,190 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayette, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is more expensive than Fayette, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Opelika
than in Fayette, Alabama
Fayette, AL vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Fayette, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher