What is a pro or con of living in Huntsville, Alabamacompared to Palo Alto, California?

Median Home Cost is 91% cheaper in Huntsville.

What salary do I need to live in Huntsville, Alabama copmared to Palo Alto, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Palo Alto, California could decrease to $10,478 in Huntsville, Alabama (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.

PALO ALTO vs. HUNTSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Palo Alto, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 79.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $10,478 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs. Huntsville, AL

Compared to Palo Alto, Huntsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

94.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

42.7% lower

Health

14.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

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Cost of Living Comparison

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