Cost of Living Calculator - Merriam, Kansas vs Huntsville, Alabama


The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 3.4% cheaper than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $72,444 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs Huntsville, AL
Compared to Merriam, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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