Opelika, Alabama vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 90.0% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $142,468 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Queens
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Opelika, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  143.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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