Selma, Alabama vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 240.3% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $255,230 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1325% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Selma, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  240.3% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,460.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  133.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.4% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.