Des Moines, Iowa vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 15.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,248 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Des Moines, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher