Sacramento, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 25.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $37,294 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Sacramento, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower