salaryHuntsville is 10% 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
$2,270
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$181
👥 People living there
280,262
222,791
Commute to work
25.9 min
19.7 min
College degree
48.2%
47.2%
Own their home
73.1%
58.3%
Below poverty line
5.3%
12.6%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $27,990 | -41% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $62,370 | -39% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $136,340 | +38% in Huntsville |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $64,550 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $103,900 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $77,090 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $59,860 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $48,010 | -22% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $54,051 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $80,579 in Huntsville, 64% more in Gilbert.