Columbia, Maryland vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 23.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $100,437 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Columbia, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower