Selma, Alabama vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 134.0% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $175,523 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
849% more expensive in Seattle
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Selma, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  708.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  102.5% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher