Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Selma, Alabama


The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 41.6% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,792 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Selma
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Selma, AL
Compared to Newark, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  56.5% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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