What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Huntsville, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 217% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Huntsville, Alabama?

A salary of $90,000 in Huntsville, Alabama should increase to $166,505 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HUNTSVILLE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntsville, Alabama vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 85.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $166,505 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Seattle
than in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Huntsville, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

366.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.5% lower

Commute

70.6% higher

Health

28.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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