Huntsville is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$151
👥 People living there
222,791
3,857,263
Commute to work
19.7 min
30.7 min
College degree
47.2%
38.5%
Own their home
58.3%
36%
Below poverty line
12.6%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $98,050 | +104% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $122,980 | +97% in Los Angeles |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $121,980 | +89% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $135,560 | +76% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $101,860 | +64% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $161,470 | +55% in Los Angeles |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $75,740 | +55% in Los Angeles |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $161,890 | +51% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $73,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 9% more in Los Angeles.
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