salaryHuntsville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$162
👥 People living there
222,791
401,618
Commute to work
19.7 min
24.8 min
College degree
47.2%
45.7%
Own their home
58.3%
50.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $95,870 | +54% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $37,070 | +32% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $75,210 | +27% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $59,660 | +24% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $103,670 | -24% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $128,120 | +23% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $44,480 | +20% in Tampa |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $127,820 | +19% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $65,040 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Tampa?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $81,400 in Tampa, 1% more in Tampa.