Fairfax, Virginia vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 38.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,201 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Fairfax, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower