Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Selma, Alabama


The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 44.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $27,705 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Selma
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Selma, AL
Compared to Austin, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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