🇺🇸 AL, United States · #241 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Huntsville

13.2% below the United States average

Ranked #241 of 546 cities · More expensive than 55.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Huntsville

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 860/mo USD 645/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,498/mo USD 1,124/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-13.2% Affordable
Rent
-14.8% Affordable
Groceries
-20.6% Very affordable
Restaurants
-9.5% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+30.4% Very strong

Living in Huntsville: What to Expect

Huntsville is affordable by global standards (ranked #241 of 546 cities). It is 13.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are very affordable, while dining out is affordable. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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