Florence, AL vs Selma, AL

Selma is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 68 compared to 62 for Selma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Florence is $784/month compared to $723/month in Selma — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selma is more affordable at $102,500 median vs $174,100.

Median household income in Florence is $50,396 compared to $32,184 in Selma (+56.6%). While Florence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Selma.

Climate-wise, Selma is notably warmer with an average of 64.2°F compared to 60.7°F in Florence. Florence receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 53.4" in Selma.