Chickasaw, AL vs Selma, AL

Selma is moderately more affordable than Chickasaw, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Chickasaw scores 69 compared to 62 for Selma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chickasaw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chickasaw is $945/month compared to $723/month in Selma — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selma is more affordable at $102,500 median vs $110,300.

Median household income in Chickasaw is $42,854 compared to $32,184 in Selma (+33.2%). While Chickasaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chickasaw spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Selma.

Climate-wise, Chickasaw is notably warmer with an average of 69.1°F compared to 64.2°F in Selma. Chickasaw receives more rainfall at 60.5" per year compared to 53.4" in Selma.