salaryHuntsville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$141
👥 People living there
222,791
229,359
Commute to work
19.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
47.2%
45.6%
Own their home
58.3%
43.5%
Below poverty line
12.6%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $104,250 | +67% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $81,660 | +38% in Richmond |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $38,470 | +37% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $60,790 | +27% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $127,820 | +23% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $93,580 | +21% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | $42,720 | +21% in Richmond |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $44,490 | +21% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $63,085 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Richmond?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $69,657 in Richmond, 16% more in Huntsville.