salaryHuntsville is 4% 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
$1,881
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$181
👥 People living there
903,844
222,791
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.7 min
College degree
48%
47.2%
Own their home
51%
58.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $62,370 | -37% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $59,230 | -29% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $48,010 | +24% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $27,990 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $136,340 | +21% in Huntsville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $36,920 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $103,900 | -20% in Huntsville |
| Physician Assistant | $133,140 | $107,230 | -19% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $57,365 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $80,579 in Huntsville, 10% more in Charlotte.