Zip 35806 (Huntsville, AL) Cost of Living


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Huntsville cost of living score
94.2
Less expensive
5.8% lower
than the US average
12.0% higher
than the Alabama average
Huntsville (zip 35806), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% lower than the average for Alabama.

Zip 35806 (Huntsville, AL)

Housing costs in Huntsville?
A typical home costs $338,100, which is 0.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.0% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Huntsville costs $1,210 per month, which is 28.7% more than the national average of $940 and 14.9% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Huntsville?
To live comfortably in Huntsville (zip 35806), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Huntsville?
The cost of living in Huntsville, AL is quite reasonable. Although it is higher than the national average, the cost of everyday items like groceries, transportation, and housing remain relatively low. The median home price sits at around $150,000, with monthly mortgage payments hovering around $800. For renters, median costs for a two-bedroom apartment range from $875 to $1,100 per month. Groceries and other general items are quite affordable as well, with most items coming in under the national average. Transportation costs are also fairly low compared to other areas in the US; gas averages around $2 per gallon and public transportation is easily available. All things considered, 35806 Huntsville is an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHuntsvilleAlabamaUnited States
  94.284.1100.0
  98.894.4100
  123.8118.9100.0
  102.456.6100.0
  $338,100$214,000$338,100
  95.4%101.2%100.0%
  79.385.9100.0
  85.971.0100.0

   100=National Average

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