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
$1,797
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$181
👥 People living there
291,467
222,791
Commute to work
22.3 min
19.7 min
College degree
57.3%
47.2%
Own their home
52.3%
58.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $62,370 | -39% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $59,230 | -36% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $48,010 | +25% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 | $103,900 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $62,250 | +21% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $27,990 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $36,920 | -21% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $136,340 | +20% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $57,233 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $80,579 in Huntsville, 9% more in Durham.