Selma, Alabama vs. Phenix City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phenix City, Alabama is 14.2% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,113 in Phenix City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phenix City, Alabama is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Phenix City
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Phenix City, AL
Compared to Selma, Phenix City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher