Opp, AL Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Opp. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Opp compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Opp, Alabama

Cost of living in Opp research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Opp is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Alabama, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

84 Cost of living index 0.8x lower vs US
#8 Cheapest in Alabama (of 116)
#251 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$118,903 Median home value
$720 Median rent
$41,347 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Opp, AL?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Opp has an overall cost of living index of 84, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.

Compared to Alabama, Opp has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Alabama's index of 91.

The standard of living in Opp ranks as #8 most affordable out of the 116 places we measured in Alabama. By definition, that implies Opp ranks as the #108 most expensive place in the Heart of Dixie.

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Opp Cost Of Living Vs. Alabama

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Opp. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Opp is 95.

  • The Groceries index in Opp is 93.

  • The Health index in Opp is 54.

  • The Housing index in Opp is 91.

  • The Transportation index in Opp is 99.

  • The Utilities index in Opp is 89.

Living Expense Opp Alabama National Average
Overall 84 91 100
Services 95 95 100
Groceries 93 96 100
Health 54 74 100
Housing 91 96 100
Transportation 99 95 100
Utilities 89 95 100

Opp Cost Of Living Compared To Alabama Averages

Services
Opp 95
Alabama avg 95
Groceries
Opp 93
Alabama avg 96
Health
Opp 54
Alabama avg 74
Housing
Opp 91
Alabama avg 96
Transportation
Opp 99
Alabama avg 95
Utilities
Opp 89
Alabama avg 95

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Opp, AL Housing Cost Breakdown

$118,903Median Home Value
$720Median Rent
$41,347Median Income

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alabama, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Opp is $118,903.

  • The Median Rent in Opp is $720.

  • The Median Income in Opp is $41,347.

  • The Home Value To Income in Opp is 2.9x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Opp is 0.21x.

Statistic Opp Alabama United States
Median Home Value $118,903 $236,452 $332,700
Median Rent $720 $1,007 $1,413
Median Income $41,347 $63,999 $80,734
Home Value To Income 2.9x 3.7x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.21x 0.19x 0.21x

Opp, AL Costs By Category

Detailed Opp Services costs vs. Alabama
Item Opp Alabama
Shampoo $1.17 $1.28
Movie $12.99 $12.13
Bowling $20.0 $18
Haircut $21.34 $24.26
Beauty Salon $52.41 $45.56
Detailed Opp Groceries costs vs. Alabama
Item Opp Alabama
Ground Beef $6.17 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.67 $1.57
Milk $4.5 $4.67
Potatoes $5.2 $4.93
Pizza $12.56 $12.09
Beer $10.49 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.71 $3.7
Detailed Opp Health costs vs. Alabama
Item Opp Alabama
Optometrist $107.95 $125.68
Doctor $106.49 $135.78
Dentist $113.85 $113.29
Detailed Opp Transportation costs vs. Alabama
Item Opp Alabama
Gasoline $3.2 $3.46
Tire Balancing $47.55 $59.92
Detailed Opp Utilities costs vs. Alabama
Item Opp Alabama
All Electricity $142.23 $193.99
Phone $188.01 $192.25

Opp SnackAbility

4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 4/10
Housing 4/10
Affordability 7/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 6/10
Education 4/10
Commute 7/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Opp

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Opp. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Enterprise, AL has a cost of living index of 95, 1.1x Opp.

  • Crestview, FL has a cost of living index of 101, 1.2x Opp.

  • Troy, AL has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Opp.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Opp
Enterprise, AL 29,505 95 1.1x
Crestview, FL 28,773 101 1.2x
Troy, AL 17,716 93 1.1x
Ozark, AL 14,327 88 1.0x
Andalusia, AL 8,766 85 1.0x