Muscatine, Iowa vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 20.8% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,386 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Muscatine, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher