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


The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 9.5% cheaper than Marion, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,265 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Marion, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Selma
than in Marion, Illinois
Marion, IL vs Selma, AL
Compared to Marion, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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