Huntsville, Alabama vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 6.3% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,142 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Huntsville, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher