Huntsville is 7% 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
$1,999
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$181
👥 People living there
505,268
222,791
Commute to work
26.5 min
19.7 min
College degree
59.2%
47.2%
Own their home
46.4%
58.3%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $27,990 | +52% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $62,370 | -38% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $59,230 | -25% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $77,090 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $136,340 | +22% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $103,900 | -22% in Huntsville |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $105,760 | +20% in Huntsville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $36,920 | -20% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $55,811 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $80,579 in Huntsville, 15% more in Atlanta.