Cost of Living in Huntsville, AL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.3
100 = national avg
+7.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,221
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$111,614
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing117.9
Food104.1
Transportation88.4
Healthcare103.3
Utilities106.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,136
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,310
per month
The overall cost of living index in Huntsville is 107.3, which is 7.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 117.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,221 per year to cover basic expenses.