Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Illinois vs Selma, Alabama


The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 4.7% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,336 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Selma
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs Selma, AL
Compared to Decatur, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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