West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 2.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,012 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% more expensive in Huntsville
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to West Des Moines, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher