salaryHuntsville is 3% 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
$1,397
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$181
👥 People living there
276,854
222,791
Commute to work
19.9 min
19.7 min
College degree
31.2%
47.2%
Own their home
43%
58.3%
Below poverty line
26%
12.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $27,990 | -40% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $48,010 | -36% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $136,340 | +32% in Huntsville |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $58,500 | -25% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $62,370 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $48,970 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $77,090 | -22% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $59,230 | -22% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $58,265 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $80,579 in Huntsville, 33% more in Huntsville.