Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Opelika, Alabama


The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 23.0% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $38,522 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Opelika
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Opelika, AL
Compared to Lancaster, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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