Here's what it costs to live in Opelika, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, while the typical home is valued around $213,700. Households earn a median of $58,763 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$58,763
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$947
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$213,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$847
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,077
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,181
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,494
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
5.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
31,944
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Opelika?
The cost of living index for Opelika is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Opelika?
The median gross rent in Opelika is $947 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Opelika?
The median household income in Opelika is $58,763 per year.
What is the median home value in Opelika?
The median home value in Opelika is $213,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Opelika?
Air quality data for Opelika is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Opelika?
Alabama has a top state income tax rate of 5.00% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology