Pickens, South Carolina vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 5.0% more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,488 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Pickens, South Carolina
Pickens, SC vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Pickens, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher