salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,320 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 58 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Opp?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Opp
| Size | Opp | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $398 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $688 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $834 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,082 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Opp overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Opp, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Opp
Life in Opp
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Opp?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $355 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $115,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Opp, AL?
Renting in Opp costs a median of about $1,158 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Opp?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,320 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Opp cheap or expensive?
Opp is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.2% of the typical household income of $44,593. It ranks 58th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Opp?
The median homeowner in Opp pays $392 a year in property taxes, about 0.34% of the median home value.
Is Opp more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Opp?
The median home value in Opp is $115,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,709 people live in Opp. Numbers are typical (middle) values.