Selma, Alabama vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 6.6% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $31,967 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Columbus
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Selma, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower