Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Selma, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 21.1% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $39,439 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Selma
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Selma, AL
Compared to Sioux Falls, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower