Opelika, AL Cost Of Living
Opelika's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Alabama
In America
What is the cost of living in Opelika, AL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Opelika has an overall cost of living index of 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Alabama, Opelika has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Alabama's index of 90.
The standard of living in Opelika ranks as #2,601 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Alabama. By definition, that implies Opelika ranks as the #3,818 most expensive place in the Heart of Dixie.
Opelika Cost Of Living Vs. Alabama
| Living Expense | Opelika | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
Opelika, AL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alabama, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
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Detailed Opelika Services Costs Vs. Alabama
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Opelika
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Opelika |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 195,418 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Auburn, AL | 65,508 | 105 | 1.1x |
| LaGrange, GA | 30,494 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Valley, AL | 9,195 | 85 | 0.9x |
| Lanett, AL | 6,220 | 81 | 0.8x |
| Smiths Station, AL | 5,821 | 93 | 1.0x |
