Huntsville is 18% 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
$2,597
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$181
👥 People living there
190,748
222,791
Commute to work
27.1 min
19.7 min
College degree
47.2%
47.2%
Own their home
35.2%
58.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.6%
Unemployment
8.3%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $48,010 | -51% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $62,370 | -49% in Huntsville |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $64,550 | -47% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $77,090 | -43% in Huntsville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $62,250 | -39% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $103,900 | -36% in Huntsville |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $48,970 | -35% in Huntsville |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $107,230 | -34% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $49,172 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $80,579 in Huntsville, 18% more in Glendale.