Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Selma, Alabama


The cost of living in Selma, Alabama is 52.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $7 in Selma, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, Alabama is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Selma
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Selma, AL
Compared to Washington, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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