Cary, North Carolina vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 20.4% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,671 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Cary, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher