Zip 36804 (Opelika, AL) Cost of Living


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Opelika cost of living score
91.9
Less expensive
8.1% lower
than the US average
9.3% higher
than the Alabama average
Opelika (zip 36804), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% lower than the U.S. average and 9.3% lower than the average for Alabama.

Zip 36804 (Opelika, AL)

Housing costs in Opelika?
A typical home costs $250,500, which is 25.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.1% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Opelika costs $930 per month, which is 1.1% cheaper than the national average of $940 and 6.5% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Opelika?
To live comfortably in Opelika (zip 36804), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Opelika?
The cost of living in 36804 Opelika, AL is relatively affordable. According to the Cost of Living Index, 36804 has an overall cost of living index score that is 13% lower than the US national average. The median home price in the area is around $160,000 and rental prices are generally very affordable. Groceries, utilities, and transportation are slightly more expensive than the national average but not significantly so. Overall, 36804 Opelika offers a great balance between affordability and quality of life for those looking to move to the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOpelikaAlabamaUnited States
  91.984.1100.0
  97.794.4100
  122.0118.9100.0
  69.156.6100.0
  $250,500$214,000$338,100
  101.0%101.2%100.0%
  84.785.9100.0
  85.471.0100.0

   100=National Average

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