Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 6.1% more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,041 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield, NC vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Smithfield, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower