salaryHuntsville is 5% 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
$1,932
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$181
👥 People living there
979,539
222,791
Commute to work
23.7 min
19.7 min
College degree
59.6%
47.2%
Own their home
43.4%
58.3%
Below poverty line
12%
12.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $62,370 | -41% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $59,230 | -26% in Huntsville |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $64,550 | -22% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $77,090 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $107,230 | -20% in Huntsville |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $36,920 | -19% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $103,900 | -19% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $48,010 | -18% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,945 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $80,579 in Huntsville, 25% more in Austin.