salaryHuntsville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$133
👥 People living there
222,791
481,031
Commute to work
19.7 min
23 min
College degree
47.2%
54%
Own their home
58.3%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12.6%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $98,800 | +58% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $78,980 | +33% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $46,160 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $34,860 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $128,150 | +23% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $58,900 | +18% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $124,300 | +16% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $114,940 | -16% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $63,278 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $92,099 in Raleigh, 13% more in Raleigh.