Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Selma, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 11.0% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,479 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Selma
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Selma, AL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower