salaryHuntsville is 6% 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
$1,533
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$181
👥 People living there
2,328,253
222,791
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.7 min
College degree
36.6%
47.2%
Own their home
42.1%
58.3%
Below poverty line
19.9%
12.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for cheaper homes.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $62,370 | -41% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $27,990 | +27% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | $103,900 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $77,090 | -23% in Huntsville |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $107,230 | -22% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $48,010 | -19% in Huntsville |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $133,220 | -16% in Huntsville |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | $49,940 | -15% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $56,619 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $80,579 in Huntsville, 13% more in Huntsville.