salaryHuntsville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntsville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$181
👥 People living there
397,742
222,791
Commute to work
26.6 min
19.7 min
College degree
32.6%
47.2%
Own their home
54.3%
58.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $62,370 | -39% in Huntsville |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $64,550 | -31% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $48,010 | -26% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $77,090 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $136,340 | +23% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $59,230 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $133,220 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $103,900 | -21% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $54,169 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $80,579 in Huntsville, 1% more in Arlington.