Columbus, Georgia vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 18.7% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $89,038 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Columbus, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher