salaryHuntsville is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$109
👥 People living there
222,791
754,195
Commute to work
19.7 min
26 min
College degree
47.2%
68.4%
Own their home
58.3%
43.7%
Below poverty line
12.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $133,740 | +114% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $101,090 | +111% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $57,280 | +105% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $115,120 | +78% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $101,780 | +74% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $102,170 | +72% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $95,230 | +67% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $61,500 | +67% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $71,643 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Seattle?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $133,583 in Seattle, 40% more in Seattle.