Zip 35741 (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 35741), 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 35741 (Huntsville, AL)

Housing costs in Huntsville?
A typical home costs $352,000, which is 4.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.5% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Huntsville costs $1,170 per month, which is 24.5% more than the national average of $940 and 12.0% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Huntsville?
To live comfortably in Huntsville (zip 35741), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Huntsville?
The cost of living in 35741 Huntsville, AL is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, Huntsville holds a Composite Cost of Living Index score of 93.6, with 100 being average for major U.S. cities. This means that on average, the cost of living in Huntsville is 6.4% less than the national average. Living expenses such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are all known to be slightly lower than the national averages, while housing prices tend to be slightly higher than other parts of the country with similar weather and socio-economic conditions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHuntsvilleAlabamaUnited States
  94.284.1100.0
  100.894.4100
  123.8118.9100.0
  115.856.6100.0
  $352,000$214,000$338,100
  96.6%101.2%100.0%
  84.785.9100.0
  85.971.0100.0

   100=National Average

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