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
$1,711
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$181
👥 People living there
237,242
222,791
Commute to work
18.9 min
19.7 min
College degree
47.5%
47.2%
Own their home
63.2%
58.3%
Below poverty line
10.6%
12.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $136,340 | +63% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $48,010 | -37% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,650 | $62,370 | -34% in Huntsville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $107,350 | +32% in Huntsville |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $64,550 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $27,990 | -22% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,610 | $103,900 | -22% in Huntsville |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $133,220 | +21% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $56,756 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $80,579 in Huntsville, 12% more in Boise City.