Smithfield, Virginia vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 12.3% cheaper than Smithfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,946 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Smithfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield, VA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Smithfield, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower