El Paso, Texas vs. Selma, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 12.6% cheaper than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $26,232 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Selma
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Selma, AL
Compared to El Paso, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower