Arlington, Virginia vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 43.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,126 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Arlington, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower