Palmdale, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 31.0% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $172,415 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Palmdale, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  55.1% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower