Selma, Alabama vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 102.0% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $141,367 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
612% more expensive in Dedham
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to Selma, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.0% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  494.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher