Selma, AL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Selma, Alabama?
$1,380 / month
for a family, 74.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $16,560 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Selma cost of living score
70.1
Less expensive
29.9% lower
than the US average
16.6% lower
than the Alabama average
Selma, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.6% higher than the average for Alabama.

Selma, AL

Housing costs in Selma?
A typical home costs $86,800, which is 74.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.4% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Selma costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.9% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Selma?
To live comfortably in Selma, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Selma?
The cost of living in Selma, AL is relatively low. The median home value is around $74,300 and the median rent is around $700 per month. The overall cost of living index for this area is just 85.3, which is 15% lower than the national average. Additionally, groceries and utilities are also much cheaper than the national average. These factors make Selma a great city to live in for those on a budget or who want to save some money.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSelmaAlabamaUnited States
    Unlock84.1100.0
  92.3  Unlock100.0
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  31.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$214,000$338,100
  103.7  Unlock100.0
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  64.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Selma
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Over 4 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 7 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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