salaryHuntsville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$127
👥 People living there
222,791
528,706
Commute to work
19.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
47.2%
37.1%
Own their home
58.3%
51.7%
Below poverty line
12.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $171,460 | +122% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $122,540 | +96% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $94,080 | +96% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $111,460 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $61,970 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $103,390 | +66% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $172,010 | +66% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $74,440 | +52% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $68,766 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $94,176 in Sacramento, 14% more in Sacramento.