Sterling, Virginia vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 31.6% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,201 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Sterling, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower