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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 199.9% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $224,898 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1264% more expensive in San Jose
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Selma, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  199.9% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,035.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  122.4% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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