🇺🇸 AL, United States · #247 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Huntsville

13.9% below the United States average

Ranked #247 of 538 cities · More expensive than 54.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Huntsville

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 851/mo USD 638/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,482/mo USD 1,112/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-13.9% Affordable
Rent
-14.2% Affordable
Groceries
-19.5% Affordable
Restaurants
-11.1% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+24.8% Very strong

Living in Huntsville: What to Expect

Huntsville is affordable by global standards (ranked #247 of 538 cities). It is 13.9% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are 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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