Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 3.0% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $72,066 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
29% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher