Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 21.9% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $91,431 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Fort Payne, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher