Dolton, Illinois vs. Selma, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 22.9% cheaper than Dolton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $22,358 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dolton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Dolton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Selma
than in Dolton, Illinois
Dolton, IL vs. Selma, AL
Compared to Dolton, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower