Huntsville, Alabama vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 10.7% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $44,653 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Petal
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Huntsville, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower