Huntsville, Alabama vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 78.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $147,525 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Arlington
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Huntsville, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher