Huntsville, Alabama vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 8.6% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,700 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Huntsville, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower