Selma, Alabama vs. Pelham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pelham, Alabama is 36.0% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,674 in Pelham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pelham, Alabama is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Pelham
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Pelham, AL
Compared to Selma, Pelham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher