Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Selma, Alabama


The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 70.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $14,693 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Selma
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Selma, AL
Compared to San Francisco, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  57.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower

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