Opelika, Alabama vs. Highland Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, New Jersey is 38.1% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $103,612 in Highland Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, New Jersey is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Highland Park, NJ
Compared to Opelika, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher