Monroe, Georgia vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 9.0% cheaper than Monroe, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $27,290 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is cheaper than Monroe, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Opelika
than in Monroe, Georgia
Monroe, GA vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Monroe, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher