Huntsville, Alabama vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 8.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $81,119 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Columbia
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Huntsville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower