Huntsville, Alabama vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 13.1% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,496 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in California
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. California, MD
Compared to Huntsville, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  34.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher