Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 1.6% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $111,725 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Reading, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher