Huntsville, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 69.1% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $109,934 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Boston
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Huntsville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% higher