West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Selma, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 33.6% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,833 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Selma
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Selma, AL
Compared to West Palm Beach, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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