Abilene, Texas vs. Selma, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 9.6% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,208 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Selma
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Selma, AL
Compared to Abilene, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower