salaryHuntsville is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$127
👥 People living there
222,791
439,418
Commute to work
19.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
47.2%
48.7%
Own their home
58.3%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $186,610 | +142% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $113,700 | +137% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $146,760 | +135% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $219,080 | +111% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $123,250 | +108% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $132,000 | +104% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $89,200 | +82% in Oakland |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $184,380 | +72% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $74,531 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Oakland?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $109,576 in Oakland, 26% more in Oakland.