Opelika, Alabama vs. Mesquite, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Texas is 10.4% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,192 in Mesquite, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Texas is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Mesquite, TX
Compared to Opelika, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower