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
$1,611
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$181
👥 People living there
914,802
222,791
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.7 min
College degree
38.2%
47.2%
Own their home
44.1%
58.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
12.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper homes.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $64,550 | -36% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $62,370 | -36% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $136,340 | +33% in Huntsville |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $48,970 | -26% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $27,990 | -25% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $59,230 | -23% in Huntsville |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $49,940 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $48,010 | -22% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $58,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $80,579 in Huntsville, 12% more in Huntsville.