San Jose, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 57.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $21,093 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Huntsville
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to San Jose, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% lower
      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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower