Houston, Texas vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 5.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,487 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Houston, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher