salaryHuntsville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$149
👥 People living there
222,791
207,055
Commute to work
19.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
47.2%
35.2%
Own their home
58.3%
42.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $100,460 | +61% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $90,300 | +52% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $73,010 | +49% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $73,800 | +48% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $82,260 | +44% in Worcester |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $152,860 | +43% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $66,310 | +38% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $82,810 | +33% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $66,093 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Worcester?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $75,605 in Worcester, 7% more in Huntsville.